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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

V19 JBSMOT history

V19 JBS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,089 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V19 JBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V19 JBS was last recorded at 80,089 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,956 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,133 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,089 miles
  • 2025 – 77,956 miles
  • 2024 – 76,150 miles
  • 2022 – 70,862 miles
  • 2021 – 64,676 miles
  • 2019 – 60,814 miles
  • 2018 – 57,599 miles
  • 2017 – 52,470 miles
  • 2016 – 48,672 miles
  • 2015 – 46,984 miles
  • 2014 – 45,200 miles
  • 2013 – 43,549 miles
  • 2012 – 41,780 miles
  • 2011 – 35,455 miles
  • 2010 – 29,009 miles
  • 2009 – 22,187 miles
  • 2008 – 14,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Upper strut top mountings creaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,089 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    743143392592
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,089 miles (+2,133)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    330881747249
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass77,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    383842009137
    • AdvisoryFront Upper strut top mountings creaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,956 miles (+1,806)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    534193556827
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper strut top mountings creaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,150 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    419518995157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail76,135 miles (+5,273)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    990681472808
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,862 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    372429675203
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail70,860 miles (+6,184)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,860 miles
    Test number
    840354571067
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass64,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    836015809228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,674 miles (+3,860)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    890748712657
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,814 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    410132481789
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps beam image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount slight play + tight in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre + perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not returning fully
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail60,813 miles (+3,214)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    743579724303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps beam image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount slight play + tight in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre + perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not returning fully
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,599 miles (+5,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    128371608338
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass52,470 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    118761273163
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mount bracket broken off exhaust

  15. Pass48,672 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    804793765937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,984 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,984 miles
    Test number
    445821145183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,200 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    205891944455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,549 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    787813443160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass43,549 miles (+1,769)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    856763143193
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass41,780 miles (+6,325)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    139218872119
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass35,455 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    545468571126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,009 miles (+6,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,009 miles
    Test number
    781763380119
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass22,187 miles (+7,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    400646179186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass14,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,712 miles
    Test number
    190459778172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V19 JBS

Does V19 JBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V19 JBS is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V19 JBS?
The MOT on V19 JBS is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V19 JBS done?
V19 JBS was recorded at 80,089 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has V19 JBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V19 JBS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V19 JBS 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 V19 JBS find?
V19 JBS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; coil spring corroded all springs; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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