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White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,984 cc

J8 TAJMOT history

J8 TAJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 44,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

J8 TAJ white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,821 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TAJ was last recorded at 44,821 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,752 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,069 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,821 miles
  • 2025 – 42,752 miles
  • 2024 – 40,658 miles
  • 2023 – 37,995 miles
  • 2022 – 34,416 miles
  • 2021 – 31,911 miles
  • 2020 – 29,857 miles
  • 2019 – 26,572 miles
  • 2018 – 22,919 miles
  • 2017 – 19,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    491914047779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail44,821 miles (+2,069)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    532102618086
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass42,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,752 miles
    Test number
    658631178191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail42,750 miles (+2,092)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,750 miles
    Test number
    674154691560
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass40,658 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,658 miles
    Test number
    880250048294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,995 miles (+3,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    37,995 miles
    Test number
    699798622190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,416 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,416 miles
    Test number
    496690246925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,911 miles (+2,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    31,911 miles
    Test number
    488032164703
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass29,857 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    254402124392
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass26,572 miles (+3,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,572 miles
    Test number
    450000187319
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass22,919 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,919 miles
    Test number
    394893496702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,243 miles
    Test number
    850267662446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TAJ

Does J8 TAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TAJ is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 TAJ?
The MOT on J8 TAJ is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 TAJ done?
J8 TAJ was recorded at 44,821 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has J8 TAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TAJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 TAJ 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 TAJ find?
J8 TAJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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