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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

20 JVMOT history

20 JV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,744 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 JV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 JV was last recorded at 70,744 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,884 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
860 miles
Average per year
2,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,744 miles
  • 2025 – 69,884 miles
  • 2024 – 68,921 miles
  • 2023 – 68,023 miles
  • 2022 – 67,032 miles
  • 2021 – 66,078 miles
  • 2020 – 65,031 miles
  • 2019 – 63,904 miles
  • 2018 – 62,692 miles
  • 2017 – 61,644 miles
  • 2016 – 60,786 miles
  • 2015 – 59,666 miles
  • 2014 – 58,665 miles
  • 2013 – 57,606 miles
  • 2012 – 54,752 miles
  • 2011 – 52,152 miles
  • 2010 – 47,394 miles
  • 2009 – 39,280 miles
  • 2008 – 35,507 miles
  • 2007 – 28,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,744 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,744 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    362119988494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,884 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    998956507024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass68,921 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,921 miles
    Test number
    215292554100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    644082816485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,023 miles (+991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    988955827072
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass67,032 miles (+954)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,032 miles
    Test number
    801963127843
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass66,078 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    755611702806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,031 miles (+1,127)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,031 miles
    Test number
    133421495231
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass63,904 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    975745812071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    759507437443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,692 miles (+1,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    584949620779
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass61,644 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    889644770454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    950344075649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,786 miles (+1,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    264080488729
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,666 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    417688045180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,665 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    515707744143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,606 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    706035353121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,752 miles (+2,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    555952942167
    • 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)

  19. Pass52,152 miles (+4,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    758456841194
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    732562750106
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail47,394 miles (+8,114)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    780712650198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass39,280 miles (+3,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    582266639193
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail35,507 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    372295948113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass35,507 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    830235948158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,464 miles
    Test number
    251099257196
    • 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)

Questions about 20 JV

What vehicle is registration 20 JV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 JV on a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Jun 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 JV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 JV is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 JV?
The MOT on 20 JV is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 JV done?
20 JV was recorded at 70,744 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,185 miles a year.
Has 20 JV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 JV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 20 JV 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 20 JV find?
20 JV passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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