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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T392 EBWMOT history

T392 EBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 295,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
295,381 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T392 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T392 EBW was last recorded at 295,381 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 8,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
287,287 miles · 25 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,094 miles
Average per year
11,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 295,381 miles
  • 2022 – 287,287 miles
  • 2021 – 281,356 miles
  • 2020 – 275,395 miles
  • 2019 – 266,078 miles
  • 2018 – 259,287 miles
  • 2017 – 251,231 miles
  • 2015 – 236,016 miles
  • 2014 – 218,241 miles
  • 2013 – 199,617 miles
  • 2012 – 182,703 miles
  • 2011 – 169,839 miles
  • 2010 – 153,033 miles
  • 2009 – 133,389 miles
  • 2008 – 115,616 miles
  • 2007 – 102,310 miles
  • 2006 – 91,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    295,381 miles
    Test number
    649074306520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail295,381 miles (+8,094)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,381 miles
    Test number
    584252377913
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass287,287 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    287,287 miles
    Test number
    235444260749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail287,215 miles (+5,859)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,215 miles
    Test number
    428343072322
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass281,356 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    281,356 miles
    Test number
    251977349544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass275,395 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    275,395 miles
    Test number
    760840070398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Fail275,384 miles (+9,306)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,384 miles
    Test number
    403760294298
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass266,078 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    266,078 miles
    Test number
    612705269268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out to both rear sills-heavily covered in under-seal, unable to follow inspect repair.
  9. Fail266,037 miles (+6,750)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,037 miles
    Test number
    453625319527
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass259,287 miles (+8,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    259,287 miles
    Test number
    270604345537
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked nearside
  11. Pass251,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    251,231 miles
    Test number
    432210259228
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail251,231 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,231 miles
    Test number
    743861086333
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass244,762 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    244,762 km
    Test number
    144921946202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass236,016 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    236,016 miles
    Test number
    389059085065
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Fail236,016 miles (+17,775)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,016 miles
    Test number
    219569685041
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Pass218,241 miles (+18,624)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    218,241 miles
    Test number
    155713694432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass199,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    199,617 miles
    Test number
    258377583079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail199,617 miles (+16,914)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,617 miles
    Test number
    716587283076
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteCoolant fan not cutting in
  19. Pass182,703 miles (+12,864)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    182,703 miles
    Test number
    336521902142
    • DangerousThe ofside frount brake discs badly corroded on the inner face
  20. Pass169,839 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    169,839 miles
    Test number
    749178981062
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail169,829 miles (+16,796)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,829 miles
    Test number
    929127581024
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass153,033 miles (+19,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    153,033 miles
    Test number
    304125070033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass133,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    133,389 miles
    Test number
    320327889055
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail133,389 miles (+17,773)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,389 miles
    Test number
    980527289031
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass115,616 miles (+13,306)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    964587088087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,310 miles (+10,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    693059587073
    • 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)
  27. Fail91,417 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,417 miles
    Test number
    161124286463
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  28. Pass91,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,417 miles
    Test number
    561224386096
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T392 EBW

Does T392 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T392 EBW expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T392 EBW?
The MOT on T392 EBW expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T392 EBW done?
T392 EBW was recorded at 295,381 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 11,671 miles a year.
Has T392 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T392 EBW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T392 EBW 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 T392 EBW find?
T392 EBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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