VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE T1BTL has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 39,780 miles 3 weeks ago on Saturday 16th May 2026 at 07:41.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Thursday 10th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

T1BTL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH JUNE 202739,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST MAY 202510TH JUNE 202636,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH JUNE 202410TH JUNE 202534,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED30TH MAY 202434,574 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH MARCH 201826TH MARCH 201933,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201726TH MARCH 201831,709 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 201731,709 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Man Light On
PASSED23RD MARCH 201626TH MARCH 201730,575 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Man Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED21ST MARCH 201630,575 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Man Light On
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201526TH MARCH 201629,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED17TH MARCH 201428,233 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201426TH MARCH 201528,233 MI
PASSED12TH MARCH 201326TH MARCH 201427,167 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 201226TH MARCH 201326,556 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 201226,556 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED25TH MARCH 201126TH MARCH 201224,437 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 201026TH MARCH 201122,296 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201022,296 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED18TH MARCH 200926TH MARCH 201020,055 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 200826TH MARCH 200917,795 MI
PASSED23RD MARCH 200726TH MARCH 200815,568 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 200626TH MARCH 200713,042 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

T1BTL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

T1BTL MOT Comments

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T1BTL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 39,780 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,591 miles

T1BTL FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration T1BTL was manufactured on Thursday 5th April 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 39,780 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 1,591 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means T1BTL has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 34 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does T1BTL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 T1BTL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is T1BTL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 T1BTL does have Tax. Read more

When does T1BTL Tax expire?

The current Tax for T1BTL will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does T1BTL MOT expire?

The current MOT for T1BTL will expire in 1 year on Thursday 10th June 2027. Read more

When did T1BTL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for T1BTL was on Saturday 16th May 2026 at 07:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has T1BTL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for T1BTL we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has T1BTL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for T1BTL we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is T1BTL?

T1BTL is registered as a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has T1BTL done?

The odometer reading for T1BTL at the last MOT in May 2026 was 39,780 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,591 miles per year. Read more

How old is T1BTL?

The vehicle T1BTL was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 5th April 2001. Read more

What colour is T1BTL?

The official colour of T1BTL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does T1BTL have?

T1BTL has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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