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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

C5 EJAMOT history

C5 EJA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
106,926 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 EJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 EJA was last recorded at 106,926 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 7,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,799 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,127 miles
Average per year
4,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,926 miles
  • 2023 – 99,799 miles
  • 2022 – 96,232 miles
  • 2021 – 95,028 miles
  • 2018 – 93,099 miles
  • 2016 – 91,097 miles
  • 2015 – 89,563 miles
  • 2014 – 78,824 miles
  • 2013 – 46,115 miles
  • 2012 – 36,913 miles
  • 2011 – 27,953 miles
  • 2010 – 18,542 miles
  • 2009 – 17,741 miles
  • 2007 – 15,267 miles
  • 2006 – 14,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,926 miles
    Test number
    243174872635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,926 miles (+7,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,926 miles
    Test number
    609614604893
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass99,799 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,799 miles
    Test number
    845406370223
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail99,788 miles (+3,556)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,788 miles
    Test number
    625922213312
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass96,232 miles (+1,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    474344838311
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched offside

  6. Pass95,028 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    590922277135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,099 miles (+2,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    738819822688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass91,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    212552409455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail91,097 miles (+1,534)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    307270234596
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    778013065159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail89,563 miles (+10,739)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    219663665431
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    657016304147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail78,824 miles (+32,709)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    676796004131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail46,115 miles (+9,202)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    527963933308
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass36,913 miles (+8,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    156648222332
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass27,953 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    426319161274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteSrs light illumimated

  17. Fail27,953 miles (+9,411)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    327036761434
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteSrs light illumimated

  18. Pass18,542 miles (+801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    214674350143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass17,741 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,741 miles
    Test number
    612478529130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,561 miles (+2,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    302539979070
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass15,267 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,267 miles
    Test number
    411574627175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,568 miles
    Test number
    354566286498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 EJA

Does C5 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 EJA expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 EJA?
The MOT on C5 EJA expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 EJA done?
C5 EJA was recorded at 106,926 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 4,999 miles a year.
Has C5 EJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 EJA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 EJA 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 C5 EJA find?
C5 EJA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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