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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

T55 PUBMOT history

T55 PUB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Oct 2014. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
82,568 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PUB was last recorded at 82,568 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 3,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,693 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,875 miles
Average per year
6,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,568 miles
  • 2024 – 78,693 miles
  • 2023 – 75,257 miles
  • 2021 – 68,555 miles
  • 2020 – 56,758 miles
  • 2019 – 48,350 miles
  • 2018 – 39,813 miles
  • 2017 – 31,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,568 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,568 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,568 miles
    Test number
    638451140336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,693 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,693 miles
    Test number
    797085576215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,687 miles (+3,430)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    783011717155
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,257 miles
    Test number
    338830391844
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail75,256 miles (+6,701)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    218775225371
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass68,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    686904876103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail68,555 miles (+11,797)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    139968652353
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,758 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    788096497149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,350 miles (+8,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    115636491552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    216951544751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,813 miles (+8,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    224585794468
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass31,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    510684161134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 PUB

Does T55 PUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 PUB expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 PUB?
The MOT on T55 PUB expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 PUB done?
T55 PUB was recorded at 82,568 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 6,880 miles a year.
Has T55 PUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PUB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 PUB 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 T55 PUB find?
T55 PUB passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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