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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

T500 GSSMOT history

T500 GSS is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
126,348 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 GSS was last recorded at 126,348 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 5,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,979 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,369 miles
Average per year
6,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,348 miles
  • 2024 – 120,979 miles
  • 2023 – 119,613 miles
  • 2022 – 117,416 miles
  • 2021 – 113,014 miles
  • 2018 – 112,827 miles
  • 2017 – 101,114 miles
  • 2016 – 94,411 miles
  • 2015 – 86,202 miles
  • 2014 – 83,599 miles
  • 2013 – 81,865 miles
  • 2012 – 70,071 miles
  • 2011 – 58,373 miles
  • 2010 – 43,915 miles
  • 2009 – 28,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside front rack side arm slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,348 miles
    Test number
    866582310960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,335 miles (+5,356)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,335 miles
    Test number
    679159275269
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,979 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    817999785683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,613 miles
    Test number
    204635246330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,611 miles (+2,195)3 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    307014413388
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,416 miles
    Test number
    143001142383
    • AdvisoryEPC light is ON
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cracking to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail117,415 miles (+4,401)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,415 miles
    Test number
    401806638376
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEPC light is ON
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cracking to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,014 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,014 miles
    Test number
    401546005632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,998 miles (+171)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    712435660628
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass112,827 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,827 miles
    Test number
    103520470347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,182 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,182 miles
    Test number
    579917626187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,102 miles (+5,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    751793845629
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm inner joint has excessive play at connection tom rack (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass101,114 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    601219806746
    • AdvisoryOffside front rack side arm slight play.

  14. Fail100,944 miles (+6,533)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,944 miles
    Test number
    966764973083
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front rack side arm slight play.

  15. Pass94,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    882145004622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail94,410 miles (+8,208)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    515992552991
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass86,202 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,202 miles
    Test number
    725507225007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,599 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    426997974018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,865 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,865 miles
    Test number
    399064693438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,720 miles (+11,649)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,720 miles
    Test number
    468777883240
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass70,071 miles (+11,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    356161992424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,373 miles (+14,458)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,373 miles
    Test number
    269900591269
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished

  23. Pass43,915 miles (+15,724)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,915 miles
    Test number
    734687280294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,191 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    171147289206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail28,191 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    384417489406
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 GSS

Does T500 GSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 GSS expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 GSS?
The MOT on T500 GSS expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 GSS done?
T500 GSS was recorded at 126,348 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
Has T500 GSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GSS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 GSS 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 T500 GSS find?
T500 GSS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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