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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T533 TEUMOT history

T533 TEU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
89,237 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
13 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 TEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T533 TEU was last recorded at 89,237 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2017: 86,765 miles, lower than 88,765 miles on 22 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,237 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,237 miles
  • 2021 – 88,437 miles
  • 2018 – 87,765 miles
  • 2017 – 86,765 miles
  • 2016 – 83,454 miles
  • 2015 – 80,666 miles
  • 2013 – 78,798 miles
  • 2012 – 76,151 miles
  • 2011 – 73,436 miles
  • 2009 – 64,256 miles
  • 2008 – 54,771 miles
  • 2007 – 26,796 miles
  • 2006 – 23,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,237 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front BRAKE HOSE PERISHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,237 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,237 miles
    Test number
    203450089722
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,237 miles (+800)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,237 miles
    Test number
    548028463099
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    655244300191
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,437 miles (+672)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    260127303822
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass87,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,765 miles
    Test number
    816526487885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE PERISHING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail87,765 miles (+1,000)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,765 miles
    Test number
    232294596934
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE PERISHING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,765 miles (-2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    905705815796
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail88,765 miles (+5,311)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    519530743504
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  9. Pass83,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,454 miles
    Test number
    768213124501
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre 145/65 rear tyre165/80

  10. Fail83,452 km14 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,452 km
    Test number
    350620261302
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre 145/65 rear tyre165/80

  11. Fail83,446 miles (+2,780)1 dangerous16 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,446 miles
    Test number
    214728033631
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement bonnet covering the plate (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not checked tail pipe blocked

  12. Pass80,666 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    317811345009
    • NoteCorrosion both lower sills
    • NoteDiscs rusting

  13. Fail80,666 miles (+1,868)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    896651645051
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion both lower sills
    • NoteDiscs rusting

  14. Pass78,798 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    217706283149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,151 miles
    Test number
    436411052141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,151 miles (+2,715)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,151 miles
    Test number
    207270052171
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass73,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    899509101172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,436 miles (+9,180)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    288509801188
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass64,256 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    270128089203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Fail64,256 miles (+9,485)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    232858959276
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass54,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    331316138283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail54,771 miles (+27,975)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    391148928414
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass26,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    844940857209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,796 miles (+3,256)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    250912737219
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass23,540 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,540 miles
    Test number
    591006046133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,536 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,536 miles
    Test number
    693255746155
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about T533 TEU

Does T533 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T533 TEU expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T533 TEU?
The MOT on T533 TEU expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T533 TEU done?
T533 TEU was recorded at 89,237 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
Has T533 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 TEU has failed 13 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T533 TEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T533 TEU find?
T533 TEU passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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