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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

278 CKJMOT history

278 CKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,993 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 CKJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 CKJ was last recorded at 67,993 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,227 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,766 miles
Average per year
2,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,993 miles
  • 2025 – 66,227 miles
  • 2024 – 64,146 miles
  • 2023 – 62,715 miles
  • 2022 – 62,419 miles
  • 2021 – 61,168 miles
  • 2020 – 60,465 miles
  • 2019 – 59,981 miles
  • 2018 – 59,498 miles
  • 2017 – 58,678 miles
  • 2016 – 57,379 miles
  • 2015 – 55,314 miles
  • 2014 – 52,337 miles
  • 2012 – 48,347 miles
  • 2011 – 43,619 miles
  • 2010 – 40,784 miles
  • 2009 – 35,801 miles
  • 2008 – 31,086 miles
  • 2007 – 26,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,993 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Axle rear corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025

  • Hand brake effort low on n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,993 miles (+1,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    831900238347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,227 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    404293668066
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle rear corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,218 miles (+10)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    834353431259
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle rear corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort low on n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,208 miles (+2,062)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    299485175046
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle rear corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort low on n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,146 miles (+1,431)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    326663373157
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,715 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,715 miles
    Test number
    533750701995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    867150859748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,419 miles (+1,251)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    489091046742
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass61,168 miles (+55)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    990609086555
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail61,113 miles (+648)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,113 miles
    Test number
    941154659277
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,465 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,465 miles
    Test number
    486935427657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,981 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,981 miles
    Test number
    277291042442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,498 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    153348842343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,678 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    443089012649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,379 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    545602346368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,314 miles (+2,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    747314105176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass52,337 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,337 miles
    Test number
    237050084087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,347 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    337864402348
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass48,347 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    448014702349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,619 miles (+2,835)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    545646181237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge.

  21. Pass40,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    204403990290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,784 miles (+4,983)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    681653490248
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass35,801 miles (+4,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    711067189257
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  24. Pass31,086 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,086 miles
    Test number
    640162888261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,188 miles
    Test number
    372462797212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 278 CKJ

What vehicle is registration 278 CKJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 CKJ on a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 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 278 CKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 278 CKJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 278 CKJ?
The MOT on 278 CKJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 278 CKJ done?
278 CKJ was recorded at 67,993 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
Has 278 CKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 CKJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 278 CKJ 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 278 CKJ find?
278 CKJ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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