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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

T40 HCHMOT history

T40 HCH is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,477 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 HCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 HCH was last recorded at 87,477 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,635 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,842 miles
Average per year
5,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,477 miles
  • 2025 – 84,635 miles
  • 2024 – 82,338 miles
  • 2023 – 80,066 miles
  • 2022 – 76,810 miles
  • 2021 – 74,114 miles
  • 2020 – 71,926 miles
  • 2019 – 66,806 miles
  • 2018 – 61,128 miles
  • 2017 – 60,240 miles
  • 2016 – 41,559 miles
  • 2015 – 28,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,477 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 front tyre JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,477 miles (+2,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,477 miles
    Test number
    762794014699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass84,635 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,635 miles
    Test number
    500539556341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,338 miles (+2,272)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    270282949391
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass80,066 miles (+3,256)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,066 miles
    Test number
    967821931985
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,810 miles (+2,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    636586123015
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,114 miles (+2,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    402174261928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,926 miles (+5,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    644127590075
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass66,806 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    379476551742
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,806 miles (+5,678)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    932294923351
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,128 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    706488707885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,240 miles (+18,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    915009944142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 per cent worn (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass41,559 miles (+13,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,559 miles
    Test number
    466072499252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perished in tread slightly (215/55/17)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under floor covers are fitted

  13. Pass28,540 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    843245920539
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

  14. Fail28,539 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,539 miles
    Test number
    520807489070
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Questions about T40 HCH

Does T40 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 HCH is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 HCH?
The MOT on T40 HCH is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 HCH done?
T40 HCH was recorded at 87,477 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,442 miles a year.
Has T40 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 HCH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T40 HCH 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 T40 HCH find?
T40 HCH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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