VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE J8VWJ has 22 MOTs

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This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,804 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11:59.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 4th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

J8VWJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH JULY 2027136,804 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED25TH JUNE 2026136,800 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JUNE 20254TH JULY 2026134,927 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20244TH JULY 2025132,900 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 20234TH JULY 2024130,816 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20224TH JULY 2023129,706 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 201725TH MAY 2018120,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Front (2.7.4)
FAILED25TH MAY 2017120,028 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Front (2.7.4)
PASSED25TH JULY 201524TH JULY 2016126,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED6TH MAY 20145TH MAY 2015122,763 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED11TH APRIL 201323RD APRIL 2014119,706 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Sill Damaged
PASSED24TH APRIL 201223RD APRIL 2013118,277 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Brake Discs Corroding
PASSED31ST MARCH 201130TH MARCH 2012113,711 MI
FAILED24TH MARCH 2011113,711 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201028TH MARCH 2011107,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED25TH MARCH 2010107,019 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED11TH MAY 200910TH MAY 201096,773 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH JUNE 200817TH JUNE 200984,279 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 200717TH JUNE 200871,308 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Esp Light Staying On
FAILED16TH JUNE 200771,308 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Esp Light Staying On
PASSED4TH APRIL 200715TH APRIL 200868,976 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 200615TH APRIL 200757,565 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J8VWJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

J8VWJ MOT Comments

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J8VWJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,804 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,472 miles

J8VWJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration J8VWJ was manufactured on Friday 12th October 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,804 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,472 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 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J8VWJ has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 15 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does J8VWJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 J8VWJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J8VWJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 J8VWJ does have Tax. Read more

When does J8VWJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for J8VWJ will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 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 J8VWJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for J8VWJ will expire in 11 months on Sunday 4th July 2027. Read more

When did J8VWJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J8VWJ was on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J8VWJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for J8VWJ we can see 17 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 J8VWJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for J8VWJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J8VWJ?

J8VWJ is registered as a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has J8VWJ done?

The odometer reading for J8VWJ at the last MOT in June 2026 was 136,804 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 5,472 miles per year. Read more

How old is J8VWJ?

The vehicle J8VWJ was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Friday 12th October 2001. Read more

What colour is J8VWJ?

The official colour of J8VWJ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does J8VWJ have?

J8VWJ has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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