Volkswagen Beetle
Blue and Brown · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc
T400 BUGMOT history
T400 BUG is a blue and brown petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,767 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 128,767 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 BUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue and Brown
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 BUG was last recorded at 128,767 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 2,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 126,595 miles · 17 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,172 miles
- Average per year
- 6,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 128,767 miles
- 2022 – 126,595 miles
- 2021 – 123,607 miles
- 2020 – 118,722 miles
- 2019 – 110,319 miles
- 2018 – 105,614 miles
- 2017 – 101,037 miles
- 2016 – 94,941 miles
- 2015 – 91,839 miles
- 2014 – 80,721 miles
- 2013 – 75,259 miles
- 2012 – 68,648 miles
- 2011 – 64,908 miles
- 2010 – 58,905 miles
- 2009 – 50,347 miles
- 2008 – 40,969 miles
- 2007 – 31,953 miles
- 2006 – 24,312 miles
- 2005 – 18,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,767 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,767 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 128,767 miles
- Test number
- 884382029903
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Fail128,767 miles (+2,172)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,767 miles
- Test number
- 779605600882
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass126,595 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 126,595 miles
- Test number
- 454929855461
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail126,595 miles (+2,988)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,595 miles
- Test number
- 103845341344
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass123,607 miles (+4,885)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 123,607 miles
- Test number
- 227109001684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,722 miles (+8,403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 118,722 miles
- Test number
- 735092002040
- 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))
Pass110,319 miles (+4,705)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,319 miles
- Test number
- 171316954173
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass105,614 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,614 miles
- Test number
- 607140355786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass101,037 miles (+6,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 101,037 miles
- Test number
- 170610169205
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass94,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 94,941 miles
- Test number
- 515601406790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,941 miles (+3,102)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,941 miles
- Test number
- 970402408075
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass91,839 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 91,839 miles
- Test number
- 639460998464
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,835 miles (+11,114)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,835 miles
- Test number
- 663289263368
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,721 miles (+5,462)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 80,721 miles
- Test number
- 906503594016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,259 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 75,259 miles
- Test number
- 309744493016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust heat sheald loose
Fail75,259 miles (+6,611)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,259 miles
- Test number
- 197944393027
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust heat sheald loose
- NoteNsf tyre pressure low
Pass68,648 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,648 miles
- Test number
- 735466482041
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,908 miles (+6,003)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,908 miles
- Test number
- 377420591064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,905 miles (+8,558)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 58,905 miles
- Test number
- 482885460160
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteR/ sus components corroding
Pass50,347 miles (+9,378)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 50,347 miles
- Test number
- 933202449110
- NoteEngine light on in car
Pass40,969 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 40,969 miles
- Test number
- 922503648140
- NoteEngine management lamp on
- NoteO/s/f flasher slightly showing white light
Fail40,969 miles (+9,016)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,969 miles
- Test number
- 991363048171
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteEngine management lamp on
- NoteO/s/f flasher slightly showing white light
Pass31,953 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 31,953 miles
- Test number
- 804010957150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,939 miles (+7,627)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,939 miles
- Test number
- 260269547447
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass24,312 miles (+6,138)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,312 miles
- Test number
- 860361456113
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass18,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2006
- Odometer
- 18,174 miles
- Test number
- 494321955178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,174 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,174 miles
- Test number
- 761351955150
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Questions about T400 BUG
- Does T400 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T400 BUG expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T400 BUG?
- The MOT on T400 BUG expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T400 BUG done?
- T400 BUG was recorded at 128,767 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 6,023 miles a year.
- Has T400 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 BUG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T400 BUG 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 T400 BUG find?
- T400 BUG passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.
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