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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

V29 TATMOT history

V29 TAT is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,573 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 TAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 TAT was last recorded at 80,573 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,778 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,573 miles
  • 2025 – 78,778 miles
  • 2024 – 78,622 miles
  • 2023 – 78,261 miles
  • 2022 – 77,554 miles
  • 2021 – 76,214 miles
  • 2020 – 73,665 miles
  • 2019 – 68,417 miles
  • 2018 – 60,753 miles
  • 2017 – 55,501 miles
  • 2016 – 50,969 miles
  • 2014 – 41,318 miles
  • 2013 – 39,599 miles
  • 2012 – 30,793 miles
  • 2011 – 24,439 miles
  • 2010 – 19,045 miles
  • 2009 – 14,894 miles
  • 2008 – 13,165 miles
  • 2007 – 9,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,573 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,573 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,573 miles
    Test number
    293438394254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,778 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    713321222517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,622 miles
    Test number
    331736304444
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail78,622 miles (+361)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,622 miles
    Test number
    145569182317
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,261 miles (+707)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    664761621982
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,554 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    519043707316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass76,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    147139666810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,210 miles (+2,545)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,210 miles
    Test number
    808943192125
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass73,665 miles (+5,248)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    811707017644
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,417 miles (+7,664)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    554915259764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,753 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    103981584856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,501 miles (+4,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    917888950773
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted

  13. Pass50,969 miles (+9,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,969 miles
    Test number
    147141701107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  14. Pass41,318 miles (+1,719)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,318 miles
    Test number
    196811204396
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre stop light deteriorating

  15. Fail39,599 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,599 miles
    Test number
    596719813399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass39,599 miles (+8,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,599 miles
    Test number
    859809613317
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass30,793 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    439888612470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,439 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,439 miles
    Test number
    958148501339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,045 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,045 miles
    Test number
    981109400390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,894 miles (+1,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,894 miles
    Test number
    914118289225
    • NoteAll four tyre outer sidewalls perishing.

  21. Pass13,165 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,165 miles
    Test number
    202200698230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,927 miles
    Test number
    121542477216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 TAT

Does V29 TAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 TAT is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 TAT?
The MOT on V29 TAT 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 V29 TAT done?
V29 TAT was recorded at 80,573 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has V29 TAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 TAT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V29 TAT 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 V29 TAT find?
V29 TAT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly.

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