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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

T29 DSBMOT history

T29 DSB is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,794 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 DSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 DSB was last recorded at 105,794 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2016: 41,634 miles, lower than 649,156 miles on 30 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,794 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,794 miles
  • 2025 – 101,880 miles
  • 2024 – 98,433 miles
  • 2023 – 94,274 miles
  • 2022 – 84,962 miles
  • 2021 – 76,956 miles
  • 2020 – 74,770 miles
  • 2019 – 72,640 miles
  • 2018 – 63,096 miles
  • 2017 – 52,309 miles
  • 2016 – 41,637 miles
  • 2015 – 649,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,794 miles
  • AdvisoryOs outer cv boot weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Slight corrosion rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    805372201389
    • AdvisoryOs outer cv boot weeping

  2. Fail105,794 miles (+3,914)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    214021466842
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs outer cv boot weeping

  3. Pass101,880 miles (+3,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    178594344935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,433 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    857196416957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,274 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    224088599247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    504669833288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,962 miles (+8,006)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    647400776517
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass76,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,956 miles
    Test number
    286228933687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,956 miles (+2,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,956 miles
    Test number
    393112445714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass74,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    181379162473
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear discs

  11. Fail74,770 miles (+2,130)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    513302175959
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear discs

  12. Pass72,640 miles (+9,544)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,640 miles
    Test number
    779230703273
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass63,096 miles (+10,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    915267138723
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  14. Pass52,309 miles (+10,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,309 miles
    Test number
    609839729757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    107869246511
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail41,634 miles (-607,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    343827290987
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass649,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    649,156 miles
    Test number
    624682707327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 DSB

Does T29 DSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 DSB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 DSB?
The MOT on T29 DSB is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 DSB done?
T29 DSB was recorded at 105,794 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
Has T29 DSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 DSB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 DSB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T29 DSB find?
T29 DSB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: os outer cv boot weeping.

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