Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc
T495 BWLMOT history
T495 BWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,296 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 112,296 km
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,428 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T495 BWL
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T495 BWL was last recorded at 112,296 km on 5 Apr 2022, 5,627 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 106,669 km · 2 Oct 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 5,627 km
- Average per year
- 4,428 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 112,296 km
- 2019 – 106,669 km
- 2016 – 69,193 km
- 2015 – 68,013 km
- 2014 – 66,592 km
- 2013 – 63,672 km
- 2011 – 58,883 km
- 2010 – 55,392 km
- 2009 – 52,597 km
- 2008 – 49,122 km
- 2007 – 47,004 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,296 km
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,296 km (+5,627)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 112,296 km
- Test number
- 529699105363
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,669 km2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 106,669 km
- Test number
- 300923110188
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,667 km (+37,474)6 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,667 km
- Test number
- 457367865834
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,193 km (+1,180)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,193 km
- Test number
- 479742913211
- AdvisoryOffside front lower arm rear bush heavily perished and starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes perished and starting to split
Pass68,013 km (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 68,013 km
- Test number
- 935793515216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,592 km (+2,920)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 66,592 km
- Test number
- 195065424233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,672 km
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,672 km
- Test number
- 227197353214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 61,548 miles
- Test number
- 605164922256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,883 km (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,883 km
- Test number
- 825010221205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,392 km (+2,795)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 55,392 km
- Test number
- 620077700238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,597 km (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 52,597 km
- Test number
- 501532529280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,122 km (+2,118)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 49,122 km
- Test number
- 151496388117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,004 km
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 47,004 km
- Test number
- 944018287157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,894 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 44,894 miles
- Test number
- 274646966420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,892 miles (+3,068)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,892 miles
- Test number
- 190745966133
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass41,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 41,824 miles
- Test number
- 182211466016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T495 BWL
- Does T495 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T495 BWL expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T495 BWL?
- The MOT on T495 BWL expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T495 BWL done?
- T495 BWL was recorded at 112,296 km at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 4,428 km a year.
- Has T495 BWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T495 BWL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on T495 BWL 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 T495 BWL find?
- T495 BWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 2 more.
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