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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T6 BYUMOT history

T6 BYU is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
125,185 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 BYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 BYU was last recorded at 125,185 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,178 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,185 miles
  • 2023 – 114,697 miles
  • 2022 – 106,343 miles
  • 2021 – 99,807 miles
  • 2020 – 97,484 miles
  • 2019 – 90,133 miles
  • 2018 – 79,482 miles
  • 2017 – 70,213 miles
  • 2016 – 63,858 miles
  • 2015 – 60,890 miles
  • 2014 – 58,609 miles
  • 2013 – 55,653 miles
  • 2012 – 53,272 miles
  • 2011 – 50,846 miles
  • 2010 – 44,983 miles
  • 2009 – 37,786 miles
  • 2008 – 30,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,185 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,185 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,185 miles
    Test number
    668275826880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,178 miles (+10,481)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,178 miles
    Test number
    166361281376
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,697 miles (+8,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    601114763933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,343 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    545171592119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,807 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,807 miles
    Test number
    644963893691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,484 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,484 miles
    Test number
    942512073403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,476 miles (+7,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,476 miles
    Test number
    957689941660
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,133 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    604386685646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,128 miles (+10,646)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    835157680834
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,482 miles (+9,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    145530123105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass70,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    915990195745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail70,213 miles (+6,355)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    156644102193
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass63,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,858 miles
    Test number
    835541870546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail63,858 miles (+2,968)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,858 miles
    Test number
    346168744849
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,890 miles
    Test number
    408030555039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,890 miles (+2,281)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,890 miles
    Test number
    916289945041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to split

  17. Pass58,609 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,609 miles
    Test number
    756400954097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    536882353001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,653 miles (+2,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    189160253007
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,272 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    436975942096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,846 miles (+5,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    836395751067
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount slightly corroded

  22. Pass44,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,983 miles
    Test number
    143243050459
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail44,983 miles (+7,197)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,983 miles
    Test number
    851843550029
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,786 miles (+7,413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,786 miles
    Test number
    590248749077
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteHas a slight run out tread of n/s/r tyre

  25. Pass30,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,373 miles
    Test number
    283223058010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 BYU

Does T6 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T6 BYU expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T6 BYU?
The MOT on T6 BYU expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T6 BYU done?
T6 BYU was recorded at 125,185 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 5,925 miles a year.
Has T6 BYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 BYU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T6 BYU 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 T6 BYU find?
T6 BYU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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