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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T8 HPPMOT history

T8 HPP is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
162,339 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 HPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 HPP was last recorded at 162,339 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 4,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2012: 47,937 miles, lower than 330,001 miles on 4 Oct 2010.

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
157,821 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,518 miles
Average per year
8,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,339 miles
  • 2025 – 157,821 miles
  • 2024 – 154,334 miles
  • 2023 – 151,603 miles
  • 2022 – 147,913 miles
  • 2021 – 144,459 miles
  • 2020 – 140,524 miles
  • 2019 – 135,437 miles
  • 2018 – 123,819 miles
  • 2017 – 112,282 miles
  • 2016 – 100,237 miles
  • 2015 – 91,555 miles
  • 2014 – 85,867 miles
  • 2013 – 72,250 miles
  • 2012 – 47,937 miles
  • 2010 – 330,001 miles
  • 2009 – 23,371 miles
  • 2008 – 17,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,339 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,339 miles (+4,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    162,339 miles
    Test number
    634199150208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    275103401142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,821 miles (+3,487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    479012472668
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass154,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    154,334 miles
    Test number
    953497445840
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail154,334 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,334 miles
    Test number
    152612902592
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed new lambda fitted and engine cut out during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail154,333 miles (+2,730)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,333 miles
    Test number
    971178783263
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass151,603 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,603 miles
    Test number
    168798270530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,913 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,913 miles
    Test number
    849981474727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,459 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,459 miles
    Test number
    853341672751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,524 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,524 miles
    Test number
    242052039586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,437 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    913508944788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,218 miles (+11,399)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,218 miles
    Test number
    908382643180
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,819 miles
    Test number
    901232994667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,819 miles (+237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,819 miles
    Test number
    602563463032
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail123,582 miles (+11,300)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    626158013318
    • FailureEmissions not tested excessive smoke from exhaust (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  16. Pass112,282 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    683243408419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail112,150 miles (+11,913)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    105213742193
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,237 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,237 miles
    Test number
    662035001959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,555 miles
    Test number
    105300395475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,552 miles (+5,685)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,552 miles
    Test number
    947380995099
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass85,867 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    355918364422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken off exhaust
    • NoteLow engine oil level light on dash

  22. Fail85,867 miles (+13,617)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    905818164282
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken off exhaust
    • NoteEngine MIL on dash indicating fault
    • NoteLow engine oil level light on dash

  23. Pass72,250 miles (+24,313)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    937814563231
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen
    • NoteOil level sensor warning light on dash

  24. Pass47,937 miles (-282,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    988476702056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail330,001 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,001 miles
    Test number
    592627470202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass330,001 miles (+306,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    330,001 miles
    Test number
    700597070261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,371 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,371 miles
    Test number
    351511879426
    • NoteRefer also prior fail/advise 480549969244

  28. Fail23,342 miles (+5,902)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,342 miles
    Test number
    480549969244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail17,440 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,440 miles
    Test number
    633018178234
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked in tread

  30. Pass17,440 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,440 miles
    Test number
    970368878255
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Questions about T8 HPP

Does T8 HPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 HPP is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 HPP?
The MOT on T8 HPP is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 HPP done?
T8 HPP was recorded at 162,339 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 8,182 miles a year.
Has T8 HPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 HPP has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 HPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 HPP find?
T8 HPP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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