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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

RJV 221MOT history

RJV 221 is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 41,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

RJV 221 red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Beetle, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
41,190 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RJV 221
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RJV 221 was last recorded at 41,190 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,189 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,190 miles
  • 2024 – 36,307 miles
  • 2023 – 31,773 miles
  • 2022 – 26,809 miles
  • 2021 – 20,467 miles
  • 2018 – 20,452 miles
  • 2016 – 13,741 miles
  • 2015 – 12,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,190 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,190 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    41,190 miles
    Test number
    265162915957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,189 miles (+1,750)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,189 miles
    Test number
    156342492389
    • MajorBrake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
  3. Pass39,439 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,439 miles
    Test number
    189274444803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,307 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    333947981104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,773 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    31,773 miles
    Test number
    802951345779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,809 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    532252226418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,467 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,467 miles
    Test number
    286340577091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail20,467 miles (+15)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,467 miles
    Test number
    910702341597
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted and inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Fail20,452 miles (+6,711)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,452 miles
    Test number
    958674118937
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass13,741 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    13,741 miles
    Test number
    493872418369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    12,978 miles
    Test number
    741616668885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RJV 221

What vehicle is registration RJV 221 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RJV 221 on a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Nov 2012. 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 RJV 221 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RJV 221 is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on RJV 221?
The MOT on RJV 221 is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RJV 221 done?
RJV 221 was recorded at 41,190 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
Has RJV 221 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RJV 221 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on RJV 221 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 RJV 221 find?
RJV 221 passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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