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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

T555 MTWMOT history

T555 MTW is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,601 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 MTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 MTW was last recorded at 97,601 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 9,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,252 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,349 miles
Average per year
9,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,601 miles
  • 2025 – 88,252 miles
  • 2024 – 79,846 miles
  • 2023 – 70,493 miles
  • 2022 – 60,703 miles
  • 2021 – 49,198 miles
  • 2020 – 38,624 miles
  • 2019 – 32,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,601 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    992122297517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,601 miles (+9,349)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    486584124921
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    513391873266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,252 miles (+8,406)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    373264630860
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    883807186405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail79,846 miles (+9,353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    814177029311
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,493 miles (+9,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,493 miles
    Test number
    413731191138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,703 miles
    Test number
    960741238820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

  9. Fail60,703 miles (+11,505)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,703 miles
    Test number
    249749188215
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

  10. Pass49,198 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    629093868061
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished in tread and sidewall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sill, undertray tray fitted and engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

  11. Fail49,198 miles (+10,574)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    185481933914
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished in tread and sidewall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sill, undertray tray fitted and engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

  12. Pass38,624 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,624 miles
    Test number
    994663096758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn (kerb rash) 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various damage/cuts in tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge, worn on outer edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished in tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  13. Fail38,624 miles (+6,620)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,624 miles
    Test number
    334771663594
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn (kerb rash) 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various damage/cuts in tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge, worn on outer edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished in tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  14. Pass32,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,004 miles
    Test number
    586219832345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 MTW

Does T555 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 MTW is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 MTW?
The MOT on T555 MTW is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 MTW done?
T555 MTW was recorded at 97,601 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,308 miles a year.
Has T555 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 MTW has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 MTW 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 T555 MTW find?
T555 MTW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn; rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside.

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