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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S20 TCJMOT history

S20 TCJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,368 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TCJ was last recorded at 119,368 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,364 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,368 miles
  • 2025 – 95,449 miles
  • 2024 – 73,039 miles
  • 2023 – 73,019 miles
  • 2022 – 69,535 miles
  • 2021 – 64,725 miles
  • 2020 – 58,493 miles
  • 2019 – 54,279 miles
  • 2018 – 49,638 miles
  • 2017 – 45,308 miles
  • 2016 – 41,625 miles
  • 2015 – 33,806 miles
  • 2014 – 25,897 miles
  • 2013 – 21,834 miles
  • 2012 – 18,111 miles
  • 2011 – 13,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,368 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,368 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,368 miles
    Test number
    283214379861
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,364 miles (+23,915)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    483555133304
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    964241418856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn.

  4. Fail95,449 miles (+22,410)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    483984337557
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn.

  5. Pass73,039 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,039 miles
    Test number
    575589901382
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle muddy

  6. Fail73,019 miles (+3,484)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,019 miles
    Test number
    848272122578
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Pass69,535 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    591431705038
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail69,535 miles (+4,810)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    745215260075
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass64,725 miles (+6,232)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    119019895553
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass58,493 miles (+4,214)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    770347307565
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass54,279 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    633506824115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,638 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    296290352330
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Fail49,638 miles (+4,330)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    573039846348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass45,308 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,308 miles
    Test number
    610914534706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,625 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    756047299809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,806 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    961159135642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,897 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    299689604357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,834 miles (+3,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    358392123327
    • NoteTyre treads low

  19. Pass18,111 miles (+4,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,111 miles
    Test number
    187857102377
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not fully returning to its stop

  20. Pass13,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    13,769 miles
    Test number
    528759901378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 TCJ

Does S20 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 TCJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 TCJ?
The MOT on S20 TCJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 TCJ done?
S20 TCJ was recorded at 119,368 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has S20 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TCJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 TCJ 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 S20 TCJ find?
S20 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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