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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

K21 JOSMOT history

K21 JOS is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K21 JOS white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,576 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 JOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 JOS was last recorded at 96,576 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,012 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,564 miles
Average per year
6,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,576 miles
  • 2025 – 94,012 miles
  • 2024 – 88,228 miles
  • 2023 – 82,030 miles
  • 2022 – 73,543 miles
  • 2021 – 62,784 miles
  • 2020 – 56,060 miles
  • 2019 – 51,175 miles
  • 2018 – 44,005 miles
  • 2017 – 36,472 miles
  • 2016 – 28,736 miles
  • 2015 – 22,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,576 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    647848502859
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail96,576 miles (+2,564)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    314728063378
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass94,012 miles (+5,784)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,012 miles
    Test number
    881514313363
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass88,228 miles (+6,198)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    388172552494
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass82,030 miles (+8,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    692756393404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens slightly damaged
  6. Pass73,543 miles (+10,759)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    320949147360
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass62,784 miles (+6,724)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,784 miles
    Test number
    333127211157
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass56,060 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    192702687033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,175 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,175 miles
    Test number
    174680073093
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished
  10. Pass44,005 miles (+7,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    568416909619
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
  11. Pass36,472 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,472 miles
    Test number
    676854181246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,736 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,736 miles
    Test number
    458540146120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge
  13. Pass22,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    977369605110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 JOS

Does K21 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 JOS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 JOS?
The MOT on K21 JOS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 JOS done?
K21 JOS was recorded at 96,576 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,860 miles a year.
Has K21 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 JOS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 JOS 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 K21 JOS find?
K21 JOS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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