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Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

P555 BJMMOT history

P555 BJM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 58,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

P555 BJM grey Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,396 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 BJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 BJM was last recorded at 58,396 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,177 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,219 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,396 miles
  • 2025 – 54,177 miles
  • 2024 – 49,256 miles
  • 2023 – 44,675 miles
  • 2022 – 40,184 miles
  • 2021 – 35,698 miles
  • 2020 – 29,714 miles
  • 2019 – 22,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,396 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,396 miles (+4,219)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    437424259606
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass54,177 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    134018431540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    679934383644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,256 miles (+4,581)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    847307136106
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Calliper (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass44,675 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    423489307356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    347450317804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail40,184 miles (+4,486)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    927121190532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass35,698 miles (+5,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    649424976827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass29,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    184163471308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,714 miles (+7,204)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    902457582864
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass22,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,510 miles
    Test number
    331275369702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 BJM

Does P555 BJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 BJM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 BJM?
The MOT on P555 BJM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 BJM done?
P555 BJM was recorded at 58,396 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has P555 BJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 BJM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on P555 BJM 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 P555 BJM find?
P555 BJM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil filter area; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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