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White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

F3 JAOMOT history

F3 JAO is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
118,402 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 JAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 JAO was last recorded at 118,402 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2020: 117,286 miles, lower than 117,820 miles on 13 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,281 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,402 miles
  • 2020 – 117,286 miles
  • 2018 – 117,820 miles
  • 2017 – 116,575 miles
  • 2016 – 113,165 miles
  • 2015 – 109,400 miles
  • 2014 – 107,342 miles
  • 2013 – 103,451 miles
  • 2012 – 95,469 miles
  • 2011 – 92,372 miles
  • 2010 – 86,698 miles
  • 2009 – 80,939 miles
  • 2008 – 76,172 miles
  • 2007 – 70,536 miles
  • 2006 – 66,356 miles
  • 2005 – 62,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,402 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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, 2005–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,402 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,402 miles
    Test number
    280852733420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail118,281 miles (+995)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    696593842554
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

  3. Pass117,286 miles (-534)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,286 miles
    Test number
    875568075896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,820 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    742695098446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,575 miles
    Test number
    233386460081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Fail116,575 miles (+3,410)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,575 miles
    Test number
    407751357340
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass113,165 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,165 miles
    Test number
    730646214980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,400 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    898223965136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,342 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    895197374131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,451 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    846848973175
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  11. Pass103,451 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    897868373162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,469 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    697810082195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,467 miles (+3,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,467 miles
    Test number
    297805172449
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  14. Fail92,372 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    236024631441
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass92,372 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    658984931119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,698 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    114710120148
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass86,698 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    531240920110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,939 miles (+4,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    832924939153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail76,172 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,172 miles
    Test number
    274010748409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass76,172 miles (+5,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,172 miles
    Test number
    352830048168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass70,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    293075917456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,536 miles (+4,180)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    210015817409
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass66,356 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    201011436167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2006
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    211328035492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F3 JAO

Does F3 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 JAO expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 JAO?
The MOT on F3 JAO expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 JAO done?
F3 JAO was recorded at 118,402 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has F3 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 JAO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on F3 JAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 JAO find?
F3 JAO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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