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White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

J9 JOUMOT history

J9 JOU is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 68,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

J9 JOU white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,172 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 JOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
20 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 JOU was last recorded at 68,172 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,136 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
7,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,172 miles
  • 2025 – 62,855 miles
  • 2024 – 54,838 miles
  • 2023 – 45,260 miles
  • 2022 – 37,775 miles
  • 2021 – 30,542 miles
  • 2020 – 24,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,172 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    238221452360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail68,136 miles (+5,281)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    570585246608
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass62,855 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    767488892294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail62,767 miles (+7,929)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,767 miles
    Test number
    452808098118
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass54,838 miles (+9,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    342032156969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass45,260 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    250722387662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,775 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,775 miles
    Test number
    804022740252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,542 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    411653751577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    692466593947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 JOU

Does J9 JOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 JOU is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 JOU?
The MOT on J9 JOU is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 JOU done?
J9 JOU was recorded at 68,172 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 7,344 miles a year.
Has J9 JOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 JOU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 JOU 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 J9 JOU find?
J9 JOU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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