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Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 1,493 cc

KSJ 190MOT history

KSJ 190 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Oct 1961. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 34,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
34,160 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSJ 190
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
24 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSJ 190 was last recorded at 34,160 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 3,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,871 miles · 5 Apr 2014
Between the last two tests
3,289 miles
Average per year
777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,160 miles
  • 2014 – 30,871 miles
  • 2013 – 29,827 miles
  • 2012 – 28,336 miles
  • 2011 – 25,495 miles
  • 2010 – 23,473 miles
  • 2009 – 20,845 miles
  • 2008 – 20,445 miles
  • 2007 – 19,439 miles
  • 2006 – 18,800 miles
  • 2005 – 18,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,160 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,160 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    859258610857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,871 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    775695894022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,827 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,827 miles
    Test number
    939806493085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,336 miles (+277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,336 miles
    Test number
    136296782460
    • NoteSills & floor corroded.

  5. Fail28,059 miles (+2,564)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,059 miles
    Test number
    915029672014
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSills & floor corroded.

  6. Pass25,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,495 miles
    Test number
    555894991061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,495 miles (+2,022)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,495 miles
    Test number
    109621381409
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  8. Pass23,473 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,473 miles
    Test number
    851075880037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    154265289440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,845 miles (+400)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    993945389094
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  11. Pass20,445 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,445 miles
    Test number
    503189558093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,439 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,439 miles
    Test number
    314632467017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,800 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,800 miles
    Test number
    362284416071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail18,786 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,786 miles
    Test number
    493833055433
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber top mounting bolt slightly loose
    • NoteRetaining washers missing from front shocks lower mountings

Questions about KSJ 190

What vehicle is registration KSJ 190 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSJ 190 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Oct 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KSJ 190 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KSJ 190 expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KSJ 190?
The MOT on KSJ 190 expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KSJ 190 done?
KSJ 190 was recorded at 34,160 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 777 miles a year.
Has KSJ 190 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSJ 190 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on KSJ 190 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 KSJ 190 find?
KSJ 190 passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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