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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 JKOMOT history

V5 JKO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
114,313 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 JKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 JKO was last recorded at 114,313 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 1,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,139 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,174 miles
Average per year
5,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,313 miles
  • 2023 – 113,139 miles
  • 2022 – 112,486 miles
  • 2021 – 111,753 miles
  • 2020 – 110,511 miles
  • 2019 – 106,064 miles
  • 2018 – 98,162 miles
  • 2017 – 89,820 miles
  • 2016 – 81,460 miles
  • 2015 – 73,633 miles
  • 2014 – 67,105 miles
  • 2013 – 60,757 miles
  • 2012 – 53,975 miles
  • 2011 – 45,679 miles
  • 2010 – 39,446 miles
  • 2009 – 31,034 miles
  • 2008 – 24,255 miles
  • 2007 – 17,338 miles
  • 2006 – 8,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,313 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2015
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Engine covers & undertrays' fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear calipers damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,313 miles (+1,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    679708237508
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,139 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    864438986796
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays' fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Fail113,138 miles (+652)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,138 miles
    Test number
    980387282508
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays' fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass112,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,486 miles
    Test number
    472988928654
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,486 miles (+733)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,486 miles
    Test number
    587968074538
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,753 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,753 miles
    Test number
    571534655412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,511 miles (+4,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    337348203203
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  8. Pass106,064 miles (+7,902)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,064 miles
    Test number
    309787154851
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    214223899411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Fail98,162 miles (+8,342)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    720815659180
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass89,820 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    363464723525
    • AdvisoryBoth rear calipers damp
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox

  12. Fail89,819 miles (+8,359)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,819 miles
    Test number
    497658834152
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear calipers damp
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox

  13. Pass81,460 miles (+7,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    607238010162
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass73,633 miles (+6,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    149872104552
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  15. Pass67,105 miles (+6,348)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,105 miles
    Test number
    257561684220
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail60,757 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    589643373204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass60,757 miles (+6,782)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    598513673285
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass53,975 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    345666172431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,679 miles (+6,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    897701181293
    • NoteFront tyres on legal limit

  20. Pass39,446 miles (+8,412)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,446 miles
    Test number
    884675760203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    240037569279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,034 miles (+6,779)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    673337969236
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass24,255 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,255 miles
    Test number
    792317988211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,338 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,338 miles
    Test number
    481564087205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,979 miles
    Test number
    693086366298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 JKO

Does V5 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 JKO expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 JKO?
The MOT on V5 JKO expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 JKO done?
V5 JKO was recorded at 114,313 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 5,836 miles a year.
Has V5 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 JKO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 JKO 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 V5 JKO find?
V5 JKO passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: engine covers & undertrays fitted; nearside front nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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