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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

T80 SHLMOT history

T80 SHL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
130,245 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T80 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T80 SHL was last recorded at 130,245 miles on 25 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2024: 130,245 miles, lower than 134,919 miles on 20 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,919 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,245 miles
  • 2023 – 134,919 miles
  • 2021 – 126,028 miles
  • 2019 – 115,464 miles
  • 2018 – 115,446 miles
  • 2017 – 113,494 miles
  • 2016 – 111,100 miles
  • 2015 – 105,870 miles
  • 2014 – 101,668 miles
  • 2013 – 91,730 miles
  • 2012 – 83,401 miles
  • 2011 – 72,559 miles
  • 2010 – 60,919 miles
  • 2009 – 49,929 miles
  • 2008 – 40,964 miles
  • 2007 – 33,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,245 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Pos brake noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Pos brake noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear underside wax oiled

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,245 miles (-4,674)12 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    334134398619
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Pos brake noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Pos brake noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside wax oiled

  2. Pass134,919 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,919 miles
    Test number
    878555631352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,028 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,028 miles
    Test number
    847836766430
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail126,028 miles (+10,564)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,028 miles
    Test number
    412070145691
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass115,464 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    650847832265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail115,464 miles (+18)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    167145591809
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail115,446 miles (+1,952)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,446 miles
    Test number
    803885372701
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass113,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,494 miles
    Test number
    907645000100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  9. Fail113,494 miles (+2,394)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,494 miles
    Test number
    443812138617
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  10. Pass111,100 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,100 miles
    Test number
    862378156493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,870 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,870 miles
    Test number
    977739615079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    586341334074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,668 miles (+9,938)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    109424724087
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass91,730 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    988992673029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but still supported

  15. Fail91,730 miles (+8,329)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    645772373022
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but still supported

  16. Pass83,401 miles (+10,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    605314372009
    • NoteAirbag light on

  17. Pass72,559 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    428134271053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,557 miles (+11,638)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    606913371042
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass60,919 miles (+10,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    751012480099
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres worn

  20. Pass49,929 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    184745809129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    952098508147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,964 miles (+7,879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    451278608159
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass33,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    560163117121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T80 SHL

Does T80 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T80 SHL expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T80 SHL?
The MOT on T80 SHL expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T80 SHL done?
T80 SHL was recorded at 130,245 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has T80 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T80 SHL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T80 SHL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T80 SHL find?
T80 SHL failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 17 more.

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