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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

K44 JWHMOT history

K44 JWH is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,079 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 JWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 JWH was last recorded at 65,079 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,734 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
3,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,079 miles
  • 2024 – 63,734 miles
  • 2023 – 62,358 miles
  • 2022 – 60,918 miles
  • 2021 – 59,336 miles
  • 2020 – 57,281 miles
  • 2019 – 54,074 miles
  • 2017 – 48,831 miles
  • 2016 – 44,459 miles
  • 2015 – 40,288 miles
  • 2014 – 37,215 miles
  • 2013 – 31,681 miles
  • 2012 – 21,279 miles
  • 2011 – 15,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,079 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,079 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,079 miles
    Test number
    309972472250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    918652416389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail63,734 miles (+1,376)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    596084747192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,358 miles (+1,440)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    790874109748
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass60,918 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    752169706520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,336 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,336 miles
    Test number
    740667120212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail59,293 miles (+2,012)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    279530829278
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,281 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    291046727938
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail57,280 miles (+3,206)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,280 miles
    Test number
    249804483376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,074 miles (+5,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    264629211526
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meeting required effort

  11. Pass48,831 miles (+4,372)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    612140671143
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass44,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    586615098800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,459 miles (+4,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    601292514345
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass40,288 miles (+3,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    937224759246
    • AdvisoryCentre Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass37,215 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,215 miles
    Test number
    248448964201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,681 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,681 miles
    Test number
    397223173436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,954 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    178941883021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,279 miles (+5,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,279 miles
    Test number
    517720782063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,919 miles
    Test number
    375547871083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 JWH

Does K44 JWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 JWH is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 JWH?
The MOT on K44 JWH is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 JWH done?
K44 JWH was recorded at 65,079 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
Has K44 JWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 JWH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K44 JWH 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 K44 JWH find?
K44 JWH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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