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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

J1 RTJMOT history

J1 RTJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

J1 RTJ red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,026 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J1 RTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J1 RTJ was last recorded at 79,026 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 3,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,794 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,232 miles
Average per year
5,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,026 miles
  • 2025 – 75,794 miles
  • 2024 – 72,980 miles
  • 2023 – 70,022 miles
  • 2022 – 66,975 miles
  • 2021 – 62,949 miles
  • 2020 – 62,343 miles
  • 2019 – 56,278 miles
  • 2018 – 46,532 miles
  • 2017 – 37,066 miles
  • 2016 – 27,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,026 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,026 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    477635228635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,794 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    196144416790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,788 miles (+2,808)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,788 miles
    Test number
    767527169929
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass72,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    821502375124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,980 miles (+2,958)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    733296681999
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  6. Pass70,022 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    871063592683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,975 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,975 miles
    Test number
    714604361404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,949 miles (+606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,949 miles
    Test number
    903319758254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,343 miles
    Test number
    544282342835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring view of components
  10. Fail62,343 miles (+6,065)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,343 miles
    Test number
    751831464461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring view of components
  11. Pass56,278 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    994587767765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,532 miles (+9,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,532 miles
    Test number
    702831726853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass37,066 miles (+9,530)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,066 miles
    Test number
    955969742330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,536 miles
    Test number
    154072865808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J1 RTJ

Does J1 RTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J1 RTJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J1 RTJ?
The MOT on J1 RTJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J1 RTJ done?
J1 RTJ was recorded at 79,026 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,507 miles a year.
Has J1 RTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J1 RTJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J1 RTJ 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 J1 RTJ find?
J1 RTJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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