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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T33 HMLMOT history

T33 HML is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
134,012 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 HML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 HML was last recorded at 134,012 miles on 20 May 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,865 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,012 miles
  • 2025 – 125,534 miles
  • 2022 – 123,721 miles
  • 2021 – 123,291 miles
  • 2019 – 122,988 miles
  • 2018 – 114,408 miles
  • 2017 – 105,893 miles
  • 2016 – 97,790 miles
  • 2015 – 89,803 miles
  • 2014 – 81,688 miles
  • 2013 – 74,507 miles
  • 2012 – 68,127 miles
  • 2011 – 60,372 miles
  • 2010 – 50,928 miles
  • 2009 – 31,117 miles
  • 2008 – 23,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,012 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear suspension has been mofified and lowered

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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,012 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,012 miles
    Test number
    957164236706
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear suspension has been mofified and lowered

  2. Fail133,865 miles (+8,331)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,865 miles
    Test number
    651918991528
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front and o/s/r tyres are cracked in the tread
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear suspension has been modified and lowered
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear silencer outer cover corroded and part seperated from silencer

  3. Pass125,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,534 miles
    Test number
    729266393874
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail125,534 miles (+1,813)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,534 miles
    Test number
    595041238254
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,721 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    424956568489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,291 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,291 miles
    Test number
    273905411808
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring insecure, but relative movement not visible. (Mounting plate missing)

  7. Fail123,291 miles (+303)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,291 miles
    Test number
    802375131983
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring insecure, but relative movement not visible. (Mounting plate missing)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring insecure, but relative movement not visible (mounting plate bolt loose)

  8. Pass122,988 miles (+8,580)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,988 miles
    Test number
    236180346511
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,408 miles (+8,515)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,408 miles
    Test number
    110290278134
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,893 miles (+8,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,893 miles
    Test number
    299244333683
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass97,790 miles (+7,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    341114297291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass89,803 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,803 miles
    Test number
    806424775131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,688 miles (+7,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    258658264134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass74,507 miles (+6,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    989999663147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass68,127 miles (+7,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    955580672175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,372 miles
    Test number
    725471481142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,372 miles (+9,444)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,372 miles
    Test number
    909801781142
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,928 miles (+131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    601060270103
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail50,797 miles (+19,680)4 failures3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    802512960122
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass31,117 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,117 miles
    Test number
    652832839149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,928 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,928 miles
    Test number
    910138998053
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass23,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,928 miles
    Test number
    981918198004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T33 HML

Does T33 HML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 HML is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T33 HML?
The MOT on T33 HML is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T33 HML done?
T33 HML was recorded at 134,012 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has T33 HML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 HML has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T33 HML 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 T33 HML find?
T33 HML passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: advise front and rear suspension has been mofified and lowered.

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