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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T454 KNNMOT history

T454 KNN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,604 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 KNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 KNN was last recorded at 181,604 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,592 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,604 miles
  • 2025 – 181,592 miles
  • 2024 – 179,503 miles
  • 2023 – 178,540 miles
  • 2022 – 177,275 miles
  • 2021 – 174,697 miles
  • 2020 – 169,081 miles
  • 2019 – 164,706 miles
  • 2018 – 160,803 miles
  • 2017 – 154,563 miles
  • 2016 – 140,440 miles
  • 2015 – 122,754 miles
  • 2014 – 112,686 miles
  • 2013 – 107,083 miles
  • 2012 – 104,258 miles
  • 2011 – 101,794 miles
  • 2010 – 100,299 miles
  • 2009 – 94,811 miles
  • 2007 – 93,137 miles
  • 2006 – 92,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,604 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,604 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,604 miles
    Test number
    237426735162
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,592 miles (+819)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,592 miles
    Test number
    232866676037
    • MajorOffside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,773 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,773 miles
    Test number
    921725119126
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail180,773 miles (+1,270)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,773 miles
    Test number
    448106001637
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due excess smoke and fuel smell (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass179,503 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,503 miles
    Test number
    697177141694
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail179,503 miles (+963)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,503 miles
    Test number
    804536663531
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass178,540 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,540 miles
    Test number
    297399540747
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail178,538 miles (+1,263)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,538 miles
    Test number
    691504939075
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass177,275 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,275 miles
    Test number
    973403149275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail177,275 miles (+2,578)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,275 miles
    Test number
    571462320080
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass174,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,697 miles
    Test number
    821205284846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail174,697 miles (+5,616)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,697 miles
    Test number
    275384879287
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass169,081 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,081 miles
    Test number
    915712038763
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail169,079 miles (+4,373)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,079 miles
    Test number
    706174597068
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass164,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,706 miles
    Test number
    313955871507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,706 miles (+3,903)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,706 miles
    Test number
    233162957413
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass160,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    160,803 miles
    Test number
    321895423638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,803 miles (+6,240)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,803 miles
    Test number
    740321123630
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  19. Pass154,563 miles (+14,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,563 miles
    Test number
    665444829415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,440 miles (+17,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    605369817173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,754 miles (+10,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,754 miles
    Test number
    826422915050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,686 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    875993204003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,083 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,083 miles
    Test number
    156729303404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,258 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    306361812040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,794 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    555751221043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper lever not fully returning

  26. Fail101,790 miles (+22)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,790 miles
    Test number
    365299511029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteMisfire
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper lever not fully returning

  27. Fail101,768 miles (+1,469)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    255295511067
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass100,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,299 miles
    Test number
    903042110042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Fail100,299 miles (+5,488)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,299 miles
    Test number
    463422310012
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  30. Pass94,811 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    702116819089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass93,137 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,137 miles
    Test number
    161767747493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass92,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    92,399 miles
    Test number
    921301946032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T454 KNN

Does T454 KNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T454 KNN is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T454 KNN?
The MOT on T454 KNN is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T454 KNN done?
T454 KNN was recorded at 181,604 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,474 miles a year.
Has T454 KNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 KNN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T454 KNN 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 T454 KNN find?
T454 KNN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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