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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

V50 JHMMOT history

V50 JHM is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

V50 JHM black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,663 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 JHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 JHM was last recorded at 49,663 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,705 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
958 miles
Average per year
3,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,663 miles
  • 2025 – 48,705 miles
  • 2024 – 47,955 miles
  • 2023 – 46,965 miles
  • 2022 – 45,497 miles
  • 2021 – 42,896 miles
  • 2020 – 40,310 miles
  • 2019 – 35,501 miles
  • 2018 – 30,208 miles
  • 2017 – 23,264 miles
  • 2016 – 16,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,663 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside indicator side repeater lamp slightly dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,663 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    636616242738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,705 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    576603529072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    916756257675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,955 miles (+990)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    658056885830
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,965 miles (+1,468)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,965 miles
    Test number
    902247019790
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater in mirror dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,497 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    959343926015
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater lamp slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,497 miles (+2,601)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    295201474862
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater lamp slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,896 miles (+2,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,896 miles
    Test number
    176258279863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,310 miles (+4,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    772924393864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass35,501 miles (+5,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    399617723946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass30,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,208 miles
    Test number
    389467626940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,208 miles (+6,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,208 miles
    Test number
    129272318911
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass23,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,264 miles
    Test number
    265647953184
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail23,264 miles (+6,930)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,264 miles
    Test number
    705527256111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass16,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,334 miles
    Test number
    209204821956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 JHM

Does V50 JHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 JHM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 JHM?
The MOT on V50 JHM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 JHM done?
V50 JHM was recorded at 49,663 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
Has V50 JHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 JHM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 JHM 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 V50 JHM find?
V50 JHM passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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