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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

S50 FAJMOT history

S50 FAJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
89,166 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 FAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 FAJ was last recorded at 89,166 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,064 miles · 28 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,166 miles
  • 2020 – 89,064 miles
  • 2019 – 84,947 miles
  • 2018 – 79,591 miles
  • 2017 – 74,068 miles
  • 2016 – 67,445 miles
  • 2015 – 61,068 miles
  • 2014 – 57,689 miles
  • 2013 – 54,551 miles
  • 2012 – 49,985 miles
  • 2011 – 45,665 miles
  • 2010 – 38,004 miles
  • 2009 – 37,497 miles
  • 2008 – 17,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,166 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,166 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,166 miles
    Test number
    567927179735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,064 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,064 miles
    Test number
    977265186656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,947 miles (+5,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    762914841112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass79,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    564123167436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,591 miles (+5,523)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    511428907856
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass74,068 miles (+6,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,068 miles
    Test number
    969047991729
    • AdvisoryNearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance

  7. Pass67,445 miles (+6,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    872504635862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass61,068 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    901828072674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,689 miles (+3,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,689 miles
    Test number
    285691234262
    • NoteOffside rear park brake lever on caliper sticking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  10. Pass54,551 miles (+4,566)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    316496223486
    • 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 hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass49,985 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    149595512270
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail49,985 miles (+4,320)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    918575612251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass45,665 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    159656111225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,004 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,004 miles
    Test number
    942672120254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,497 miles
    Test number
    951735229218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail27,497 miles (+10,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    484075629229
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,082 miles
    Test number
    241329728145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 FAJ

Does S50 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 FAJ expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 FAJ?
The MOT on S50 FAJ expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 FAJ done?
S50 FAJ was recorded at 89,166 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has S50 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 FAJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on S50 FAJ 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 S50 FAJ find?
S50 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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