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Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T66 VWBMOT history

T66 VWB is a beige diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
162,280 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T66 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T66 VWB was last recorded at 162,280 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,127 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
8,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,280 miles
  • 2022 – 156,136 miles
  • 2021 – 154,039 miles
  • 2020 – 144,306 miles
  • 2019 – 137,223 miles
  • 2018 – 119,437 miles
  • 2017 – 119,377 miles
  • 2016 – 118,384 miles
  • 2015 – 110,020 miles
  • 2014 – 102,106 miles
  • 2013 – 93,246 miles
  • 2012 – 86,087 miles
  • 2011 – 72,534 miles
  • 2010 – 52,576 miles
  • 2009 – 35,193 miles
  • 2008 – 26,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,280 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,280 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,280 miles
    Test number
    236533385990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,127 miles (+5,991)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,127 miles
    Test number
    846511693737
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,136 miles
    Test number
    573627174848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail156,136 miles (+2,097)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,136 miles
    Test number
    787851119089
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass154,039 miles (+9,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    968494989354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass144,306 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    719184033099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail144,300 miles (+7,077)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    877421317376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,223 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,223 miles
    Test number
    887724740030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    341452750997
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and rear axle bushes slight movement

  10. Fail130,772 miles (+11,335)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    117991502216
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and rear axle bushes slight movement

  11. Pass119,437 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    805879745722
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion n/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise movement in o/s rack arm
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s rear axle bush worn

  12. Fail119,377 miles (+993)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,377 miles
    Test number
    749577168673
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass118,384 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,384 miles
    Test number
    412608010657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  14. Fail118,384 miles (+8,364)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,384 miles
    Test number
    837220267500
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  15. Pass110,020 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    294341448632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,106 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    495197114461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,101 miles (+8,855)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,101 miles
    Test number
    277292514395
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail93,246 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    246703053222
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken.

  19. Pass93,246 miles (+7,159)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    676633153260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken.

  20. Fail86,087 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,087 miles
    Test number
    379591262228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  21. Pass86,087 miles (+13,553)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,087 miles
    Test number
    906671962271
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  22. Pass72,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    319993151436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,534 miles (+19,958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    335873551213
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass52,576 miles (+6,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    771373660297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,724 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    784454470087
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in exhaust tail box outer skin

  26. Fail45,724 miles (+10,531)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    601184570046
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in exhaust tail box outer skin

  27. Pass35,193 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    151379479073
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail35,193 miles (+9,115)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    422518379087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass26,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    512387468019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T66 VWB

Does T66 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T66 VWB expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T66 VWB?
The MOT on T66 VWB expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T66 VWB done?
T66 VWB was recorded at 162,280 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 8,734 miles a year.
Has T66 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T66 VWB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T66 VWB 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 T66 VWB find?
T66 VWB passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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