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Beige · Petrol · 2008 · 1,398 cc

S29 CSJMOT history

S29 CSJ is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2024
Mileage
109,541 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S29 CSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S29 CSJ was last recorded at 109,541 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 5,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,860 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,681 miles
Average per year
6,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,541 miles
  • 2023 – 103,860 miles
  • 2022 – 99,766 miles
  • 2021 – 96,451 miles
  • 2020 – 92,955 miles
  • 2019 – 90,096 miles
  • 2018 – 82,696 miles
  • 2017 – 77,093 miles
  • 2016 – 68,717 miles
  • 2015 – 60,738 miles
  • 2014 – 52,549 miles
  • 2013 – 45,969 miles
  • 2012 – 28,278 miles
  • 2011 – 21,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,541 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle rusty no rot
  • AdvisoryRear shockers ans springs rusty no rot

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail109,541 miles (+5,681)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    616174603183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty no rot
    • AdvisoryRear shockers ans springs rusty no rot

  2. Pass103,860 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,860 miles
    Test number
    647244405312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,766 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,766 miles
    Test number
    363083354294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass96,451 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,451 miles
    Test number
    916360752030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,442 miles (+3,487)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,442 miles
    Test number
    288211515425
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

  6. Pass92,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,955 miles
    Test number
    215133556742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,955 miles (+2,859)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,955 miles
    Test number
    233766683028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,096 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    748607841441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Fail90,095 miles (+7,399)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,095 miles
    Test number
    847083911090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,696 miles (+5,603)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    158177167360
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass77,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,093 miles
    Test number
    522953344720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail77,093 miles (+8,376)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,093 miles
    Test number
    437915604555
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass68,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,717 miles
    Test number
    933784597872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,717 miles (+7,979)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,717 miles
    Test number
    423699248883
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    906617171813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,738 miles (+8,189)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    899294035791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass52,549 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,549 miles
    Test number
    659690014390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,544 miles (+9)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    245677204384
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Fail52,535 miles (+6,566)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,535 miles
    Test number
    415173934223
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Pass45,969 miles (+17,691)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    856192833331
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre tread cracked

  21. Pass28,278 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,278 miles
    Test number
    765416142385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,681 miles
    Test number
    967833361394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,681 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,681 miles
    Test number
    467624451481
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Questions about S29 CSJ

Does S29 CSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S29 CSJ expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S29 CSJ?
The MOT on S29 CSJ expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S29 CSJ done?
S29 CSJ was recorded at 109,541 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 6,808 miles a year.
Has S29 CSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S29 CSJ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S29 CSJ 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 S29 CSJ find?
S29 CSJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill holed; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill corroded and holed; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 8 more.

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