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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

MA57 EHJMOT history

MA57 EHJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
77,391 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

MA57 EHJ was last recorded at 77,391 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,264 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,127 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,391 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front 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))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill and arch area next to rear axle swivel bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill and arch area next to rear axle swivel bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,391 miles (+2,127)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    807391706289
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill and arch area next to rear axle swivel bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill and arch area next to rear axle swivel bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass75,264 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    924881361749
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under rear part of sills corroding

  3. Fail75,264 miles (+2,865)2 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    880133240054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under rear part of sills corroding

  4. Pass72,399 miles (+2,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,399 miles
    Test number
    501860548070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass69,470 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,470 miles
    Test number
    653328337349
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail69,470 miles (+1,642)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,470 miles
    Test number
    790068713153
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass67,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    434920991364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,828 miles (+3,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    736340814567
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    580740451464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,178 miles (+2,927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    160520535384
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    895463671568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,251 miles (+2,591)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    459147229661
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,660 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,660 miles
    Test number
    318932727688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,480 miles (+3,543)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    638779544993
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass54,937 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,937 miles
    Test number
    268264863188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Fail54,937 miles (+3,243)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,937 miles
    Test number
    543987544151
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Pass51,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,694 miles
    Test number
    997162380168
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

  18. Fail51,694 miles (+3,210)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,694 miles
    Test number
    773650014072
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

  19. Pass48,484 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    575372639041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail48,446 miles (+3,746)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    326246711947
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,700 miles (+5,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    478447685102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,529 miles (+5,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    267562084413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,122 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,122 miles
    Test number
    239146783443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,116 miles (+392)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,116 miles
    Test number
    267842683464
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass33,724 miles (+5,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,724 miles
    Test number
    249578192283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass28,033 miles (+7,617)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,033 miles
    Test number
    309533711398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,416 miles
    Test number
    683207660233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MA57 EHJ

When is the MOT due on MA57 EHJ?
The MOT on MA57 EHJ expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MA57 EHJ done?
MA57 EHJ was recorded at 77,391 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has MA57 EHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MA57 EHJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on MA57 EHJ 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 MA57 EHJ find?
MA57 EHJ failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill and arch area next to rear axle swivel bush mounting, and 10 more.

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