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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

T30 JLFMOT history

T30 JLF is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
151,024 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 JLF was last recorded at 151,024 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 2,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,758 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,266 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,024 miles
  • 2023 – 144,203 miles
  • 2022 – 139,384 miles
  • 2021 – 135,105 miles
  • 2020 – 131,953 miles
  • 2019 – 127,219 miles
  • 2018 – 121,076 miles
  • 2017 – 117,099 miles
  • 2016 – 112,609 miles
  • 2015 – 107,131 miles
  • 2014 – 101,851 miles
  • 2013 – 96,864 miles
  • 2012 – 95,110 miles
  • 2011 – 93,759 miles
  • 2010 – 83,993 miles
  • 2009 – 76,186 miles
  • 2008 – 67,439 miles
  • 2007 – 54,688 miles
  • 2006 – 40,951 miles
  • 2005 – 29,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,024 miles
    Test number
    154818276794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,024 miles (+2,266)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,024 miles
    Test number
    483548455028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail148,758 miles (+4,555)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,758 miles
    Test number
    705552297574
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass144,203 miles (+4,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,203 miles
    Test number
    432020943201
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass139,384 miles (+4,279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,384 miles
    Test number
    829319361150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,105 miles (+3,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,105 miles
    Test number
    527415747064
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills starting to corrod

  7. Pass131,953 miles (+4,734)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,953 miles
    Test number
    628144303832
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,219 miles (+6,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,219 miles
    Test number
    213582451546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,076 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    626583011444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass117,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    235497038069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,099 miles (+4,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    805294086437
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass112,609 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    803714751745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,131 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,131 miles
    Test number
    126303065491
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass107,131 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,131 miles
    Test number
    167853265472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    357194564011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail101,851 miles (+4,987)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    959544764054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass96,864 miles (+1,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    217041763049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass95,110 miles (+1,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    386965172023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  19. Pass93,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    979463031387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,759 miles (+16)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    775043631316
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Fail93,743 miles (+9,750)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    317405591269
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake check
    • NoteFront passenger seat wont fold up
    • NoteRear seat base slightly insacure
    • NoteTrantion controle and pad warning light on dash

  22. Pass83,993 miles (+7,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    252381680249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass76,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    272680189207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,186 miles (+8,747)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    322840189201
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass67,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    972269988248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,439 miles (+12,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    682424788214
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass54,688 miles (+13,737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,688 miles
    Test number
    753645887252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    522724666299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,951 miles (+11,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    681914766259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass29,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,688 miles
    Test number
    553313255208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 JLF

Does T30 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 JLF expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 JLF?
The MOT on T30 JLF expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 JLF done?
T30 JLF was recorded at 151,024 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has T30 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 JLF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T30 JLF 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 T30 JLF find?
T30 JLF passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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