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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K22 JLDMOT history

K22 JLD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
98,722 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K22 JLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K22 JLD was last recorded at 98,722 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,037 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
685 miles
Average per year
4,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,722 miles
  • 2023 – 98,037 miles
  • 2022 – 96,205 miles
  • 2021 – 92,245 miles
  • 2020 – 88,495 miles
  • 2018 – 85,355 miles
  • 2015 – 78,645 miles
  • 2014 – 74,077 miles
  • 2013 – 68,950 miles
  • 2012 – 60,569 miles
  • 2011 – 51,837 miles
  • 2010 – 39,466 miles
  • 2009 – 28,485 miles
  • 2008 – 19,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,722 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,722 miles (+685)2 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,722 miles
    Test number
    811438924507
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,037 miles (+1,832)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,037 miles
    Test number
    929434937374
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass96,205 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,205 miles
    Test number
    808331883963
    • 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. Pass92,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    959873454354
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting detached but system supported by mounting frame.

  5. Fail92,245 miles (+3,750)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    397357068707
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting detached but system supported by mounting frame.

  6. Pass88,495 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    480062334330
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,355 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    352990140690
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryModerate underside surface corrosion in testable areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged..run flat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front macpherson strut upper mountings slight movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate deteriorated and fouling brake disc.

  8. Fail85,355 miles (+41)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    529453047038
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryModerate underside surface corrosion in testable areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged..run flat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front macpherson strut upper mountings slight movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate deteriorated and fouling brake disc.

  9. Fail85,314 miles (+6,669)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,314 miles
    Test number
    489817197581
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryModerate underside surface corrosion in testable areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged , has been run flat.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front macpherson strut upper mountings have slight movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate deteriorated and fouling brake disc.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,645 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,645 miles
    Test number
    772124423068
    • AdvisoryN/s/f upper strut mounting seized and noisy

  11. Fail78,641 miles (+4,564)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    817990333252
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f upper strut mounting seized and noisy

  12. Pass74,077 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    895280414292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken off but exhaust is supported

  13. Fail74,077 miles (+5,127)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    699020014234
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken off but exhaust is supported

  14. Pass68,950 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    429780713221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,569 miles (+8,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    635234072174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass51,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    438704451109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail51,837 miles (+12,371)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    265504051138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,466 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,466 miles
    Test number
    774295550123
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail39,464 miles (+10,979)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    342935550154
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass28,485 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,485 miles
    Test number
    544499759121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,759 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,759 miles
    Test number
    993707419025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,453 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,453 miles
    Test number
    144593728425
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass19,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,453 miles
    Test number
    410703228043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K22 JLD

Does K22 JLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K22 JLD expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K22 JLD?
The MOT on K22 JLD expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K22 JLD done?
K22 JLD was recorded at 98,722 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,242 miles a year.
Has K22 JLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K22 JLD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K22 JLD 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 K22 JLD find?
K22 JLD failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach the cords; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach the cords; nearside front outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel, and 14 more.

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