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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

T28 EATMOT history

T28 EAT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
47,632 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 EAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 EAT was last recorded at 47,632 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 1,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,271 miles · 1 May 2018
Between the last two tests
1,361 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 47,632 miles
  • 2018 – 46,271 miles
  • 2017 – 46,204 miles
  • 2015 – 44,885 miles
  • 2014 – 43,305 miles
  • 2012 – 38,925 miles
  • 2011 – 36,610 miles
  • 2010 – 31,708 miles
  • 2009 – 26,844 miles
  • 2008 – 23,171 miles
  • 2007 – 20,972 miles
  • 2006 – 15,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,632 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,632 miles (+1,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    103172039772
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Pass46,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    863818098207
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Fail46,271 miles (+67)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    292328579340
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass46,204 miles (+1,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,204 miles
    Test number
    814225064787
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass44,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,885 miles
    Test number
    966927271087
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirments

  6. Fail44,884 miles (+1,579)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    657000117607
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirments

  7. Pass43,305 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,305 miles
    Test number
    748604584134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,304 miles (+4,379)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    525852084133
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass38,925 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,925 miles
    Test number
    866396322391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,610 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    309106031375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,708 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,708 miles
    Test number
    650780830335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass26,844 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    734895439352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,171 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,171 miles
    Test number
    154388318357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,972 miles
    Test number
    834990427385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,972 miles (+5,081)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,972 miles
    Test number
    773579917360
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

  16. Pass15,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,891 miles
    Test number
    560327216330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 EAT

Does T28 EAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T28 EAT expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T28 EAT?
The MOT on T28 EAT expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T28 EAT done?
T28 EAT was recorded at 47,632 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has T28 EAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 EAT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T28 EAT 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 T28 EAT find?
T28 EAT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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