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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 1958 · 2,161 cc

TJF 52MOT history

TJF 52 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 28,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
28,707 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TJF 52
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,161 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
1 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TJF 52 was last recorded at 28,707 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 6,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2009: 15,655 miles, lower than 15,777 miles on 5 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
22,149 miles · 7 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,558 miles
Average per year
721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,707 miles
  • 2021 – 22,149 miles
  • 2014 – 16,316 miles
  • 2012 – 15,746 miles
  • 2011 – 15,744 miles
  • 2010 – 15,742 miles
  • 2009 – 15,655 miles
  • 2008 – 15,777 miles
  • 2007 – 15,389 miles
  • 2006 – 14,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,707 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,707 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    28,707 miles
    Test number
    709371705591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,149 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,149 miles
    Test number
    672510783524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,316 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    298289084101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail16,314 miles (+568)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,314 miles
    Test number
    145364354175
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  5. Pass15,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    965505712165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail15,746 miles (+2)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    139347502170
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass15,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,744 miles
    Test number
    118472211191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,744 miles (+2)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,744 miles
    Test number
    176182811117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass15,742 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,742 miles
    Test number
    993834010238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,655 miles
    Test number
    222482139441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,655 miles (-122)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,655 miles
    Test number
    522536029192
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass15,777 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,777 miles
    Test number
    234266898080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,389 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,389 miles
    Test number
    313646097027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,732 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,732 miles
    Test number
    242989336013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,730 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,730 miles
    Test number
    273484826099
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Questions about TJF 52

What vehicle is registration TJF 52 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TJF 52 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jan 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TJF 52 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TJF 52 expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TJF 52?
The MOT on TJF 52 expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TJF 52 done?
TJF 52 was recorded at 28,707 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 721 miles a year.
Has TJF 52 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TJF 52 has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on TJF 52 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TJF 52 find?
TJF 52 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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