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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T40 SPOMOT history

T40 SPO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
84,936 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SPO was last recorded at 84,936 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,923 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,936 miles
  • 2023 – 82,069 miles
  • 2022 – 79,814 miles
  • 2021 – 75,825 miles
  • 2020 – 72,165 miles
  • 2019 – 68,773 miles
  • 2018 – 61,800 miles
  • 2017 – 54,857 miles
  • 2016 – 48,950 miles
  • 2015 – 40,421 miles
  • 2014 – 32,375 miles
  • 2013 – 21,452 miles
  • 2012 – 12,452 miles
  • 2011 – 5,215 miles
  • 2010 – 4,034 miles
  • 2009 – 3,357 miles
  • 2008 – 2,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,936 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,936 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    532584581427
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail84,923 miles (+2,854)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    748912174906
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,069 miles (+2,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    468046509466
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,814 miles (+3,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,814 miles
    Test number
    777755732550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,825 miles (+3,660)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    403631605211
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,165 miles (+3,392)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    796718936606
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,773 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    674414580636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,800 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    870390046285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,857 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    279728551332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    881602746019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,449 miles (+8,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    733623755089
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail40,421 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    214503255832
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,422 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    932228313456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,375 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,375 miles
    Test number
    346764644493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,452 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,452 miles
    Test number
    745673813295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,129 miles (+6,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,129 miles
    Test number
    307064283069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass12,452 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,452 miles
    Test number
    135747282038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,215 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    5,215 miles
    Test number
    768732291036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,034 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,034 miles
    Test number
    871110210102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,357 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,357 miles
    Test number
    740332119154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,693 miles
    Test number
    250744118154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail2,693 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,693 miles
    Test number
    512854718160
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T40 SPO

Does T40 SPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 SPO expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 SPO?
The MOT on T40 SPO expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 SPO done?
T40 SPO was recorded at 84,936 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has T40 SPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SPO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 SPO 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 SPO find?
T40 SPO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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