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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

J8 CPAMOT history

J8 CPA is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,523 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CPA was last recorded at 40,523 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,448 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
1,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,523 miles
  • 2025 – 39,448 miles
  • 2024 – 37,292 miles
  • 2023 – 28,568 miles
  • 2022 – 23,817 miles
  • 2021 – 22,304 miles
  • 2020 – 21,458 miles
  • 2019 – 20,969 miles
  • 2018 – 20,851 miles
  • 2017 – 20,474 miles
  • 2016 – 19,959 miles
  • 2015 – 19,026 miles
  • 2014 – 18,109 miles
  • 2013 – 17,291 miles
  • 2012 – 16,083 miles
  • 2011 – 13,479 miles
  • 2010 – 12,448 miles
  • 2009 – 10,973 miles
  • 2008 – 9,866 miles
  • 2007 – 8,894 miles
  • 2006 – 7,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,523 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,523 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,523 miles
    Test number
    337926271633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,448 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    39,448 miles
    Test number
    928601955146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail39,442 miles (+2,150)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,442 miles
    Test number
    871476033931
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass37,292 miles (+8,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    969183698241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass28,568 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,568 miles
    Test number
    982557037323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    585250389807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail23,817 miles (+1,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    778381475073
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass22,304 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    22,304 miles
    Test number
    597090838870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,458 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,458 miles
    Test number
    424465723593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,969 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    956224318826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,851 miles (+377)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,851 miles
    Test number
    368885192756
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass20,474 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,474 miles
    Test number
    674314164040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,959 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,959 miles
    Test number
    291832360594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,026 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,026 miles
    Test number
    676209665117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,109 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,109 miles
    Test number
    249756874404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,291 miles
    Test number
    549124203220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,291 miles (+1,208)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,291 miles
    Test number
    695444003263
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass16,083 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,083 miles
    Test number
    967474892145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,479 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,479 miles
    Test number
    117895891177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,448 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,448 miles
    Test number
    142843800231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,973 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,973 miles
    Test number
    441324509213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,866 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,866 miles
    Test number
    442565908292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,894 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,894 miles
    Test number
    601154007242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    7,670 miles
    Test number
    770654196111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail7,670 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,670 miles
    Test number
    890774396111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about J8 CPA

Does J8 CPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CPA is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CPA?
The MOT on J8 CPA is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CPA done?
J8 CPA was recorded at 40,523 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,636 miles a year.
Has J8 CPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CPA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 CPA 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 J8 CPA find?
J8 CPA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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