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Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,595 cc

J9 KTYMOT history

J9 KTY is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,213 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 KTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 KTY was last recorded at 68,213 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,794 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
2,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,213 miles
  • 2025 – 67,794 miles
  • 2024 – 67,380 miles
  • 2023 – 67,011 miles
  • 2022 – 66,032 miles
  • 2021 – 64,965 miles
  • 2020 – 64,120 miles
  • 2019 – 62,449 miles
  • 2018 – 61,329 miles
  • 2017 – 60,513 miles
  • 2016 – 58,571 miles
  • 2015 – 57,696 miles
  • 2014 – 56,818 miles
  • 2013 – 54,533 miles
  • 2012 – 51,284 miles
  • 2011 – 47,510 miles
  • 2010 – 33,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,213 miles (+419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    270672573812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,794 miles (+414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    222027843356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,380 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    447530569764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,344 miles (+333)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,344 miles
    Test number
    477313500976
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,011 miles (+979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    596400625207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,032 miles (+1,067)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    265261330059
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Protective shroud insecure on shock absorber
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from differential oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryQuadrant on offside rear caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sections of both sills slightly corroded but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    567308714245
    • AdvisoryO/s lever not returning fully against stop on caliper when when parking brake is released.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep of oil from inner seal where driveshaft enters gearbox casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Protective shroud insecure

  8. Fail64,965 miles (+845)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    636233120181
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s lever not returning fully against stop on caliper when when parking brake is released.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep of oil from inner seal where driveshaft enters gearbox casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Protective shroud insecure

  9. Pass64,120 miles (+1,671)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    802731831450
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLenses on both front indicator lenses slightly cracked

  10. Pass62,449 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    156192104627
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread (3mm)

  11. Fail62,449 miles (+1,120)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    258601604958
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread (3mm)

  12. Pass61,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    308531768388
    • AdvisoryLever on offside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.

  13. Fail61,329 miles (+816)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    313223607757
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLever on offside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.

  14. Pass60,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    483242718159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryQuadrant on offside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released

  15. Fail60,513 miles (+1,942)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    425532518982
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryQuadrant on offside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released

  16. Pass58,571 miles (+875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    699376229355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Quadrant not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.

  17. Pass57,696 miles (+878)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    155275795134
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low on tread
    • NoteHandbrake lever on offside rear brake caliper not fully returing to stop
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  18. Pass56,818 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    727608394198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside handbrake lever not fully returing to stop on brake caliper
    • NoteSmall crack in nearside front indicator lense

  19. Fail56,818 miles (+2,285)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    158948494183
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside handbrake lever not fully returing to stop on brake caliper
    • NoteRear silencer mounting bracket corroded
    • NoteSmall crack in nearside front indicator lense

  20. Pass54,533 miles (+3,249)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    299733403277
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake lever on brake caliper not fully returning to stop

  21. Pass51,284 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    228917642395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,510 miles (+13,877)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    659235931379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,633 miles
    Test number
    423451330425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 KTY

Does J9 KTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 KTY is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 KTY?
The MOT on J9 KTY is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 KTY done?
J9 KTY was recorded at 68,213 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,205 miles a year.
Has J9 KTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 KTY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 KTY 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 KTY find?
J9 KTY passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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