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Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S12 LHJMOT history

S12 LHJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,739 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LHJ was last recorded at 91,739 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,371 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,368 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,739 miles
  • 2025 – 89,371 miles
  • 2024 – 86,160 miles
  • 2023 – 82,555 miles
  • 2022 – 80,444 miles
  • 2019 – 77,195 miles
  • 2018 – 71,808 miles
  • 2017 – 69,507 miles
  • 2016 – 66,340 miles
  • 2015 – 64,165 miles
  • 2014 – 61,706 miles
  • 2013 – 59,362 miles
  • 2012 – 55,649 miles
  • 2011 – 49,283 miles
  • 2010 – 36,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,739 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,739 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    545768022397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,371 miles (+193)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    259010291573
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,178 miles (+3,018)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,178 miles
    Test number
    585866717858
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency only 17%

  4. Pass86,160 miles (+173)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    473316848714
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson strut has slight play at top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished

  5. Fail85,987 miles (+3,432)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    289935045377
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson strut has slight play at top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished

  6. Pass82,555 miles (+2,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    319306350958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,444 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,444 miles
    Test number
    194627236543
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

  8. Fail80,444 miles (+3,249)1 dangerous4 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,444 miles
    Test number
    467508936477
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

  9. Pass77,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    752336901343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,195 miles (+5,387)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    389405014516
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass71,808 miles (+2,301)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,808 miles
    Test number
    815956921507
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,507 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,507 miles
    Test number
    398060981093
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in between the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail69,507 miles (+3,167)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,507 miles
    Test number
    405047281953
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in between the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,340 miles (+2,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    285651571581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass64,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    377464564314
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail64,165 miles (+2,459)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    297440195315
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass61,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    228099964216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail61,706 miles (+2,344)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    667453864263
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass59,362 miles (+3,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    378040673286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass55,649 miles (+6,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    315603492289
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass49,283 miles (+12,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,283 miles
    Test number
    559647571201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass36,897 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,897 miles
    Test number
    620492170265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,531 miles
    Test number
    563922400212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,531 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,531 miles
    Test number
    822792100229
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about S12 LHJ

Does S12 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LHJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LHJ?
The MOT on S12 LHJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LHJ done?
S12 LHJ was recorded at 91,739 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has S12 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LHJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 LHJ 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 S12 LHJ find?
S12 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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