Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc
L6 JAOMOT history
L6 JAO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 59,268 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 JAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 JAO was last recorded at 59,268 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 3,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,944 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,324 miles
- Average per year
- 2,924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,268 miles
- 2025 – 55,944 miles
- 2024 – 53,460 miles
- 2023 – 51,354 miles
- 2022 – 48,849 miles
- 2021 – 47,701 miles
- 2020 – 46,207 miles
- 2019 – 45,521 miles
- 2018 – 43,954 miles
- 2017 – 43,023 miles
- 2016 – 39,007 miles
- 2015 – 32,819 miles
- 2014 – 27,977 miles
- 2013 – 23,146 miles
- 2012 – 18,468 miles
- 2010 – 15,023 miles
- 2009 – 11,274 miles
- 2008 – 8,195 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Slight lift and wear in offside front top mountain
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,268 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 59,268 miles
- Test number
- 570605068841
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail59,268 miles (+3,324)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,268 miles
- Test number
- 715260388242
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,944 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 55,944 miles
- Test number
- 802514526849
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail55,944 miles (+2,484)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,944 miles
- Test number
- 203798461222
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass53,460 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 53,460 miles
- Test number
- 214210496210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight lift and wear in offside front top mountain
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail53,460 miles (+2,106)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,460 miles
- Test number
- 179620735947
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight lift and wear in offside front top mountain
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass51,354 miles (+2,505)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 51,354 miles
- Test number
- 513652319094
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight lift and wear in offside front top mountain
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass48,849 miles (+1,148)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 48,849 miles
- Test number
- 869700462949
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight wear/movement in both side front top suspension mounts
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass47,701 miles (+1,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 47,701 miles
- Test number
- 928056360218
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass46,207 miles (+686)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 46,207 miles
- Test number
- 974884626987
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass45,521 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 45,521 miles
- Test number
- 897331523575
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Pass43,954 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 43,954 miles
- Test number
- 394569378309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,023 miles (+4,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,023 miles
- Test number
- 629719832148
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,007 miles (+6,188)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 39,007 miles
- Test number
- 369263954041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,819 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,819 miles
- Test number
- 769546225088
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,819 miles (+4,842)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 32,819 miles
- Test number
- 915406125029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,977 miles (+4,831)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 27,977 miles
- Test number
- 335120924030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,146 miles (+4,678)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 23,146 miles
- Test number
- 877161633059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,468 miles (+3,445)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 18,468 miles
- Test number
- 676159632061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,023 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 15,023 miles
- Test number
- 453111540318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,274 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 11,274 miles
- Test number
- 152903249364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,195 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 8,195 miles
- Test number
- 162381558399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,194 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,194 miles
- Test number
- 103690058329
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Questions about L6 JAO
- Does L6 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 JAO is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 JAO?
- The MOT on L6 JAO is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 JAO done?
- L6 JAO was recorded at 59,268 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
- Has L6 JAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 JAO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 JAO 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 L6 JAO find?
- L6 JAO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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