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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

MJC 474MOT history

MJC 474 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,134 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJC 474
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJC 474 was last recorded at 113,134 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,239 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,134 miles
  • 2025 – 110,239 miles
  • 2024 – 109,013 miles
  • 2023 – 107,729 miles
  • 2022 – 105,957 miles
  • 2021 – 101,847 miles
  • 2020 – 97,903 miles
  • 2019 – 90,070 miles
  • 2018 – 84,407 miles
  • 2017 – 78,697 miles
  • 2016 – 74,619 miles
  • 2015 – 73,150 miles
  • 2014 – 70,066 miles
  • 2013 – 66,714 miles
  • 2012 – 64,256 miles
  • 2011 – 63,060 miles
  • 2010 – 52,423 miles
  • 2009 – 42,307 miles
  • 2008 – 31,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,134 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,134 miles (+2,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,134 miles
    Test number
    401596541025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass110,239 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,239 miles
    Test number
    875194219602
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,239 miles (+1,226)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,239 miles
    Test number
    858227671583
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing arm snapped (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,013 miles (+1,284)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,013 miles
    Test number
    384394212761
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,729 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,729 miles
    Test number
    181451043966
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,729 miles (+1,772)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,729 miles
    Test number
    423762252797
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    111331343099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,957 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    870126624293
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    575310300893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail101,847 miles (+3,944)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    535078008055
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,903 miles (+7,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    914822287744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,070 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,070 miles
    Test number
    297870924840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,407 miles (+5,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    656364195601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass78,697 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    418903580590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,619 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,619 miles
    Test number
    818041332556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,618 miles (+1,468)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    200186808368
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing cannot access (7.2.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass73,150 miles (+3,084)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    525714585048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked

  18. Pass70,066 miles (+3,352)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    456797384043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass66,714 miles (+2,458)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    666331373015
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass64,256 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    558052572087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,060 miles
    Test number
    357336501306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,060 miles (+10,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,060 miles
    Test number
    829426301317
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass52,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    752089400308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,423 miles (+10,116)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    192528200384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass42,307 miles (+11,295)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,307 miles
    Test number
    474380419480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    460276118445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,012 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    864465518306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about MJC 474

What vehicle is registration MJC 474 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJC 474 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 2005. 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 MJC 474 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MJC 474 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on MJC 474?
The MOT on MJC 474 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MJC 474 done?
MJC 474 was recorded at 113,134 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has MJC 474 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJC 474 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on MJC 474 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 MJC 474 find?
MJC 474 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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