Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
221 CLJMOT history
221 CLJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,892 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 155,892 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 221 CLJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
221 CLJ was last recorded at 155,892 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 40,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,726 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 40,166 miles
- Average per year
- 5,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,892 miles
- 2025 – 115,726 miles
- 2024 – 114,729 miles
- 2023 – 113,987 miles
- 2022 – 113,117 miles
- 2021 – 112,684 miles
- 2020 – 112,335 miles
- 2019 – 111,124 miles
- 2018 – 108,944 miles
- 2017 – 107,000 miles
- 2016 – 102,688 miles
- 2015 – 98,841 miles
- 2014 – 93,781 miles
- 2013 – 90,342 miles
- 2012 – 87,200 miles
- 2011 – 80,923 miles
- 2010 – 73,464 miles
- 2009 – 66,007 miles
- 2008 – 58,825 miles
- 2007 – 50,519 miles
- 2006 – 42,135 miles
- 2005 – 33,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,892 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,892 miles (+40,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 155,892 miles
- Test number
- 756172999663
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,726 miles (+997)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 115,726 miles
- Test number
- 232536535574
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass114,729 miles (+742)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 114,729 miles
- Test number
- 235034548628
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,987 miles (+870)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 113,987 miles
- Test number
- 822227585371
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass113,117 miles (+433)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 113,117 miles
- Test number
- 853588040052
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass112,684 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 112,684 miles
- Test number
- 107371253650
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,681 miles (+346)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,681 miles
- Test number
- 565290390755
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,335 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 112,335 miles
- Test number
- 194924449130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail112,331 miles (+1,207)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,331 miles
- Test number
- 557703741157
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,124 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,124 miles
- Test number
- 377740107118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass108,944 miles (+1,944)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 108,944 miles
- Test number
- 275112636715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 107,000 miles
- Test number
- 451391932483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,997 miles (+4,309)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,997 miles
- Test number
- 701988065840
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass102,688 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,688 miles
- Test number
- 776129298496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear most exhaust mounting corroded and weakened, but suppporting system
Fail102,684 miles (+3,843)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,684 miles
- Test number
- 598413808060
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear most exhaust mounting corroded and weakened, but suppporting system
Pass98,841 miles (+5,060)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,841 miles
- Test number
- 272412323127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,781 miles (+3,439)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,781 miles
- Test number
- 779870064260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteN/S/F Wiper blade split but not affecting vision
Pass90,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,342 miles
- Test number
- 176092253254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,338 miles (+3,138)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,338 miles
- Test number
- 557972953282
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,200 miles (+6,277)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 87,200 miles
- Test number
- 255478942231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,923 miles (+7,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 80,923 miles
- Test number
- 828939341212
- 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)
Pass73,464 miles (+7,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 73,464 miles
- Test number
- 534491650205
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 66,007 miles
- Test number
- 132993459236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,005 miles (+7,180)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,005 miles
- Test number
- 992153859214
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass58,825 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,825 miles
- Test number
- 612352958250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,770 miles (+8,251)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,770 miles
- Test number
- 381307648213
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,519 miles (+8,384)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 50,519 miles
- Test number
- 632361647266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,135 miles (+8,675)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 42,135 miles
- Test number
- 872062046298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 33,460 miles
- Test number
- 352153545283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 221 CLJ
- What vehicle is registration 221 CLJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 221 CLJ on a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2001. 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 221 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 221 CLJ is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 221 CLJ?
- The MOT on 221 CLJ is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 221 CLJ done?
- 221 CLJ was recorded at 155,892 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,840 miles a year.
- Has 221 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 221 CLJ has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on 221 CLJ 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 221 CLJ find?
- 221 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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