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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

V5 JLRMOT history

V5 JLR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,596 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 JLR
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
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 JLR was last recorded at 70,596 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,052 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,544 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,596 miles
  • 2025 – 67,052 miles
  • 2024 – 63,860 miles
  • 2023 – 61,752 miles
  • 2022 – 58,868 miles
  • 2021 – 55,341 miles
  • 2020 – 52,491 miles
  • 2019 – 50,705 miles
  • 2018 – 48,774 miles
  • 2017 – 45,537 miles
  • 2016 – 42,874 miles
  • 2015 – 40,287 miles
  • 2014 – 35,661 miles
  • 2013 – 31,523 miles
  • 2012 – 27,903 miles
  • 2011 – 23,214 miles
  • 2009 – 16,655 miles
  • 2008 – 12,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,596 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,596 miles
    Test number
    207490418148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    455527132626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,052 miles (+3,192)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    225240886328
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,860 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    671120950203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    883454595276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,752 miles (+2,884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    796368398504
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,868 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    675043159095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,341 miles (+2,850)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    826771765940
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    765913663383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,490 miles (+1,785)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    226078635034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass50,705 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    897090708794
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate not working
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  12. Pass48,774 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,774 miles
    Test number
    478406693557
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass45,537 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,537 miles
    Test number
    462772049597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,874 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,874 miles
    Test number
    567808841641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,287 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,287 miles
    Test number
    859985332095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and pitted

  16. Pass35,661 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    598849634219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,656 miles (+4,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    288098034208
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass31,523 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,523 miles
    Test number
    185805933413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,903 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    878276642002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,214 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,214 miles
    Test number
    117750261088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,655 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    280964599211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,302 miles
    Test number
    131996448292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 JLR

Does V5 JLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 JLR is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 JLR?
The MOT on V5 JLR is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 JLR done?
V5 JLR was recorded at 70,596 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has V5 JLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 JLR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 JLR 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 JLR find?
V5 JLR passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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