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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T541 LANMOT history

T541 LAN is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,214 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 LAN was last recorded at 105,214 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,884 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
330 miles
Average per year
1,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,214 miles
  • 2025 – 104,884 miles
  • 2024 – 104,809 miles
  • 2023 – 104,312 miles
  • 2021 – 103,930 miles
  • 2020 – 103,689 miles
  • 2019 – 103,434 miles
  • 2018 – 102,339 miles
  • 2017 – 102,339 miles
  • 2016 – 101,318 miles
  • 2014 – 99,221 miles
  • 2012 – 94,410 miles
  • 2011 – 90,528 miles
  • 2010 – 86,747 miles
  • 2009 – 83,101 miles
  • 2007 – 77,781 miles
  • 2006 – 74,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly tarnished but still visible beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,214 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    515218630236
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly tarnished but still visible beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail105,214 miles (+330)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    180333664125
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly tarnished but still visible beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,884 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,884 miles
    Test number
    488673488990
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail104,884 miles (+75)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,884 miles
    Test number
    765261416873
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass104,809 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,809 miles
    Test number
    758939581971
    • AdvisoryN/s head lamp pattern poor

  6. Pass104,312 miles (+382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,312 miles
    Test number
    197732006506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,930 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    542555428615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,926 miles (+237)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,926 miles
    Test number
    187859452544
    • DangerousNearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass103,689 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    842745301222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass103,434 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,434 miles
    Test number
    291278357866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,431 miles (+1,092)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    442852649086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  12. Pass102,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    421498540339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,339 miles (+1,021)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    322902817826
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

  14. Pass101,318 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,318 miles
    Test number
    526027072382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,315 miles (+2,094)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,315 miles
    Test number
    914461404058
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass99,221 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    807369304394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,410 miles (+3,882)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    177874002309
    • NoteBoth rear suspension springs corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs rust lipped but pads ok

  18. Pass90,528 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    139368981013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    433440370028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,747 miles (+3,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    921620570017
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass83,101 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,101 miles
    Test number
    151173889090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    253942487286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,781 miles (+2,906)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    593021787264
    • 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  24. Pass74,875 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,875 miles
    Test number
    384855006331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,295 miles
    Test number
    354424456146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T541 LAN

Does T541 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T541 LAN is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T541 LAN?
The MOT on T541 LAN is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T541 LAN done?
T541 LAN was recorded at 105,214 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,676 miles a year.
Has T541 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 LAN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T541 LAN 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 T541 LAN find?
T541 LAN passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly tarnished but still visible beam pattern; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated/worn, and 2 more.

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