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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

V17 JAFMOT history

V17 JAF is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

V17 JAF black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,913 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 JAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 JAF was last recorded at 77,913 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,900 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,913 miles
  • 2024 – 72,434 miles
  • 2023 – 67,244 miles
  • 2022 – 63,212 miles
  • 2021 – 57,585 miles
  • 2020 – 50,927 miles
  • 2019 – 45,535 miles
  • 2018 – 40,856 miles
  • 2017 – 33,980 miles
  • 2016 – 26,428 miles
  • 2015 – 18,150 miles
  • 2014 – 13,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,913 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,913 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    633903737384
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail77,900 miles (+5,466)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    234742039727
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass72,434 miles (+5,190)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    872867056335
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering stop missing.

  4. Pass67,244 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    495306589229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,212 miles (+5,627)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    301972853433
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides and both slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    191425583628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,585 miles (+6,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    912546789379
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,927 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    199143076446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,535 miles (+4,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,535 miles
    Test number
    424448478939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass40,856 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    669722912024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,980 miles (+7,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,980 miles
    Test number
    548750491601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass26,428 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    330567714495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,150 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    177816355111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,048 miles
    Test number
    728823654119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 JAF

Does V17 JAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 JAF is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V17 JAF?
The MOT on V17 JAF is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 JAF done?
V17 JAF was recorded at 77,913 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,664 miles a year.
Has V17 JAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 JAF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 JAF 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 V17 JAF find?
V17 JAF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill corroded.; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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