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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

J8 VKAMOT history

J8 VKA is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
64,652 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VKA was last recorded at 64,652 miles on 26 May 2026, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,143 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,509 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,652 miles
  • 2025 – 60,143 miles
  • 2024 – 58,300 miles
  • 2023 – 57,191 miles
  • 2022 – 57,097 miles
  • 2021 – 54,852 miles
  • 2020 – 54,443 miles
  • 2018 – 52,253 miles
  • 2017 – 50,267 miles
  • 2016 – 48,492 miles
  • 2014 – 41,304 miles
  • 2013 – 38,047 miles
  • 2012 – 34,962 miles
  • 2011 – 30,976 miles
  • 2010 – 21,083 miles
  • 2009 – 18,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,652 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,652 miles (+4,509)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    915714815814
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass60,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    400134124504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,143 miles (+1,843)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    444935445000
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass58,300 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    705958314523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,191 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,191 miles
    Test number
    751554345962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,175 miles (+78)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    650523445893
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    625813494040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,097 miles (+2,245)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    274446008722
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

  9. Pass54,852 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    798325458661
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass54,443 miles (+2,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    128795135654
    • 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))

  11. Pass52,253 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,253 miles
    Test number
    105443178131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,665 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,665 miles
    Test number
    809860478204
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass50,267 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,267 miles
    Test number
    873780424018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,492 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    859761248941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,304 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,304 miles
    Test number
    479035324346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,047 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    476260823329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,962 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,962 miles
    Test number
    766009622329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,976 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,976 miles
    Test number
    165956711379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,083 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,083 miles
    Test number
    491675530338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,360 miles
    Test number
    323921079233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,360 miles
    Test number
    553981979208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about J8 VKA

Does J8 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VKA is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VKA?
The MOT on J8 VKA is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VKA done?
J8 VKA was recorded at 64,652 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has J8 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VKA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 VKA 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 VKA find?
J8 VKA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.

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