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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

T31 BEAMOT history

T31 BEA is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,933 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 BEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 BEA was last recorded at 120,933 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,544 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,389 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,933 miles
  • 2025 – 117,544 miles
  • 2024 – 114,404 miles
  • 2023 – 113,425 miles
  • 2022 – 111,413 miles
  • 2021 – 109,876 miles
  • 2020 – 107,809 miles
  • 2019 – 104,445 miles
  • 2018 – 98,473 miles
  • 2017 – 91,248 miles
  • 2016 – 83,668 miles
  • 2015 – 78,844 miles
  • 2014 – 68,994 miles
  • 2013 – 59,956 miles
  • 2012 – 49,015 miles
  • 2011 – 34,672 miles
  • 2010 – 25,729 miles
  • 2009 – 23,596 miles
  • 2008 – 20,995 miles
  • 2007 – 17,787 miles
  • 2006 – 15,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,933 miles (+3,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,933 miles
    Test number
    255313864456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,544 miles (+3,140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,544 miles
    Test number
    290768159784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill Slightly Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Slightly Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,404 miles
    Test number
    252037105867
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail114,404 miles (+979)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,404 miles
    Test number
    241218358136
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,425 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,425 miles
    Test number
    761178341772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,413 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,413 miles
    Test number
    305189431422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,876 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    813221253465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,809 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    947368272848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,445 miles (+74)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    143068480949
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail104,371 miles (+5,898)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    228457409546
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass98,473 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    642124249112
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail98,473 miles (+7,225)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    202600956938
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass91,248 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    862461517170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,227 miles (+7,559)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,227 miles
    Test number
    913693094190
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Handle Missing (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray Broken

  15. Pass83,668 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    740568972578
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail83,666 miles (+4,822)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    689653925427
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault esp light (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high unable to manuel adj (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass78,844 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    208799065110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,834 miles (+9,840)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    326824265116
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass68,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    215228744131
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,994 miles (+9,038)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    457468644141
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,956 miles (+10,941)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    287279443170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside mirror head back missing

  22. Pass49,015 miles (+14,343)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,015 miles
    Test number
    669402032123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber dust cover damaged

  23. Pass34,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    316190991034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail34,671 miles (+8,942)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    147990791029
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,729 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,729 miles
    Test number
    684202220006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,596 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,596 miles
    Test number
    643074119085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,995 miles
    Test number
    921738518028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,993 miles (+3,206)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,993 miles
    Test number
    412098818076
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass17,787 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,787 miles
    Test number
    502803817002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    843704426004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 BEA

Does T31 BEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 BEA is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 BEA?
The MOT on T31 BEA is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 BEA done?
T31 BEA was recorded at 120,933 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has T31 BEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 BEA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T31 BEA 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 T31 BEA find?
T31 BEA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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