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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

T121 PJLMOT history

T121 PJL is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,779 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 PJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 PJL was last recorded at 43,779 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,699 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,080 miles
Average per year
2,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,779 miles
  • 2025 – 42,699 miles
  • 2024 – 41,921 miles
  • 2023 – 41,208 miles
  • 2022 – 40,143 miles
  • 2021 – 38,686 miles
  • 2020 – 37,573 miles
  • 2019 – 36,630 miles
  • 2018 – 30,439 miles
  • 2017 – 23,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,779 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,779 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    755740621430
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,699 miles (+778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    287319882635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass41,921 miles (+713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    982475959745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass41,208 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,208 miles
    Test number
    658372294299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil DAMP (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,143 miles
    Test number
    461225620305
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail40,143 miles (+1,457)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,143 miles
    Test number
    616010667270
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken pink, orange, blue, blue ident. markings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass38,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    492927647891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail38,686 miles (+1,113)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    574665896024
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,573 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,573 miles
    Test number
    372486688521
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass36,630 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    969104013441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,439 miles (+6,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    974449494576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,455 miles
    Test number
    412647977669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,455 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,455 miles
    Test number
    202827186064
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T121 PJL

Does T121 PJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 PJL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 PJL?
The MOT on T121 PJL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 PJL done?
T121 PJL was recorded at 43,779 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
Has T121 PJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 PJL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T121 PJL 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 T121 PJL find?
T121 PJL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside, and 1 more.

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