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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T345 DHYMOT history

T345 DHY is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
70,522 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T345 DHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T345 DHY was last recorded at 70,522 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 1,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,429 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,093 miles
Average per year
2,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,522 miles
  • 2023 – 69,429 miles
  • 2022 – 67,825 miles
  • 2021 – 64,842 miles
  • 2020 – 62,087 miles
  • 2019 – 60,253 miles
  • 2018 – 56,848 miles
  • 2017 – 53,991 miles
  • 2015 – 44,083 miles
  • 2012 – 36,459 miles
  • 2011 – 34,604 miles
  • 2010 – 32,446 miles
  • 2009 – 32,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,522 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,522 miles (+1,093)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    913719599050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,429 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    560008796696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,825 miles (+2,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    676288233254
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion underside of vehicle

  4. Pass64,842 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    289614052641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,087 miles (+1,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,087 miles
    Test number
    211144902398
    • AdvisoryUnderside has signs of corrosion

  6. Pass60,253 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    970176643452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,241 miles (+3,393)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    706682541607
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,848 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    959295544561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,845 miles (+2,854)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    940135463973
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from both rear hubs

  10. Pass53,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,991 miles
    Test number
    265645171591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail53,989 km (+5,445)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,989 km
    Test number
    216242057586
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass48,544 km (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,544 km
    Test number
    183467990467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail48,539 km7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,539 km
    Test number
    220523983053
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    409886155097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,083 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    548005455095
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass42,519 km (+3,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,519 km
    Test number
    598829544031
    • NotePassenger door hinges stiff.

  17. Pass38,633 km4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,633 km
    Test number
    767630553024
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteN/S/ mirror missing.

  18. Pass36,459 miles (+1,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,459 miles
    Test number
    728158342024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  19. Pass34,604 miles (+2,158)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    886143651093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion om NSF brake pipe

  20. Pass32,446 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,446 miles
    Test number
    341936550073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,445 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    692763879272
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass15,918 km (+14,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,918 km
    Test number
    901885817160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass1,808 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    1,808 km
    Test number
    223199606185
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside requires waxoil

Questions about T345 DHY

Does T345 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T345 DHY expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T345 DHY?
The MOT on T345 DHY expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T345 DHY done?
T345 DHY was recorded at 70,522 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 2,650 miles a year.
Has T345 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T345 DHY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T345 DHY 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 T345 DHY find?
T345 DHY failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 10 major defects: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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