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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T777 BUGMOT history

T777 BUG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 144,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,499 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T777 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T777 BUG was last recorded at 144,499 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 8,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,029 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,470 miles
Average per year
1,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,499 miles
  • 2023 – 136,029 miles
  • 2022 – 134,341 miles
  • 2021 – 133,029 miles
  • 2020 – 132,852 miles
  • 2019 – 131,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,499 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,499 miles (+8,470)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,499 miles
    Test number
    642806455916
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,029 miles (+1,688)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,029 miles
    Test number
    434293555156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of grease around offside outer cv boot

  3. Pass134,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,341 miles
    Test number
    553533675594
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail134,341 miles (+1,312)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,341 miles
    Test number
    247398869815
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass133,029 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,029 miles
    Test number
    910137677427
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,852 miles
    Test number
    368318891890
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Fail132,852 miles (+959)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,852 miles
    Test number
    753648067477
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre under-inflated
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  8. Pass131,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    984263257637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,893 miles7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    767862932558
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edgesd bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about T777 BUG

Does T777 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T777 BUG is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T777 BUG?
The MOT on T777 BUG is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T777 BUG done?
T777 BUG was recorded at 144,499 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,869 miles a year.
Has T777 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T777 BUG has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T777 BUG 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 T777 BUG find?
T777 BUG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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