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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

T4 BUGMOT history

T4 BUG is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 55,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,092 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
19 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BUG was last recorded at 55,092 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,560 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
3,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,092 miles
  • 2025 – 54,560 miles
  • 2024 – 53,145 miles
  • 2023 – 51,171 miles
  • 2022 – 48,842 miles
  • 2021 – 40,856 miles
  • 2020 – 32,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,092 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,092 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,092 miles
    Test number
    536602804859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,560 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    953213961599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,145 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,145 miles
    Test number
    792375554207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass51,171 miles (+2,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    949636400346
    • 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 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    865769897562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,842 miles (+7,986)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    933041819408
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,856 miles (+7,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    243595701314
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing age degradation

  8. Pass32,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    233274645192
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Questions about T4 BUG

Does T4 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BUG is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BUG?
The MOT on T4 BUG is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BUG done?
T4 BUG was recorded at 55,092 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,681 miles a year.
Has T4 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BUG has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T4 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 T4 BUG find?
T4 BUG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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