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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

T27 HLMMOT history

T27 HLM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,280 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 HLM was last recorded at 129,280 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,126 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,154 miles
Average per year
3,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,280 miles
  • 2024 – 126,126 miles
  • 2023 – 123,502 miles
  • 2022 – 121,379 miles
  • 2021 – 118,856 miles
  • 2020 – 115,342 miles
  • 2019 – 111,793 miles
  • 2018 – 102,229 miles
  • 2017 – 101,198 miles
  • 2016 – 97,046 miles
  • 2015 – 93,097 miles
  • 2014 – 87,500 miles
  • 2013 – 85,552 miles
  • 2012 – 81,637 miles
  • 2011 – 75,758 miles
  • 2010 – 70,238 miles
  • 2009 – 69,966 miles
  • 2008 – 65,441 miles
  • 2007 – 59,489 miles
  • 2006 – 52,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    672759658104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,280 miles (+3,154)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    278783416822
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass126,126 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,126 miles
    Test number
    372876519859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,502 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,502 miles
    Test number
    328416170897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,446 miles (+2,067)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    309767421922
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    960278229243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm ball joint slight play

  7. Fail121,379 miles (+2,523)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    257152565002
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,856 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    345751669213
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail118,853 miles (+3,511)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,853 miles
    Test number
    233912811325
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    526315865847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail115,342 miles (+3,549)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    174035814249
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass111,793 miles (+4,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    321254319435
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded suspension arms etc

  13. Pass107,146 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    844351317884
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  14. Fail107,141 miles (+4,912)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,141 miles
    Test number
    636092773744
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  15. Pass102,229 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    432308209665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,198 miles (+4,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,198 miles
    Test number
    102806815575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass97,046 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,046 miles
    Test number
    193896668642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,038 miles (+3,941)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    416973858968
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass93,097 miles (+5,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    767595475021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inside edges

  20. Pass87,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    247560864088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,500 miles (+1,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    968250864006
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass85,552 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    418862173051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,637 miles (+5,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    147259572060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass75,758 miles (+5,520)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    647547351044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

  25. Pass70,238 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    530845850082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,966 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    421499759086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,441 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,441 miles
    Test number
    882108008092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,489 miles (+6,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    131413527070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass52,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    553538816013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T27 HLM

Does T27 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 HLM is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T27 HLM?
The MOT on T27 HLM is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 HLM done?
T27 HLM was recorded at 129,280 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,871 miles a year.
Has T27 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 HLM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T27 HLM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T27 HLM find?
T27 HLM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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