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Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V699 MJBMOT history

V699 MJB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 225,585 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
225,585 km
At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,901 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V699 MJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V699 MJB was last recorded at 225,585 km on 10 Aug 2023, 21 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,564 km · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
21 km
Average per year
5,901 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 225,585 km
  • 2022 – 214,227 km
  • 2016 – 213,969 km
  • 2015 – 196,886 km
  • 2014 – 177,117 km
  • 2011 – 156,264 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,585 km
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,585 km (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    225,585 km
    Test number
    981988985630
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail225,564 km (+11,337)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,564 km
    Test number
    766848970201
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass214,227 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    214,227 km
    Test number
    498014974921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail214,227 km (+7)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,227 km
    Test number
    693626473361
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail214,220 km (+251)16 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,220 km
    Test number
    238683968715
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass213,969 km (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    213,969 km
    Test number
    131668470024
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak - STRONG ADVISE
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering track rod arm has slight play in joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STRONG ADVISE (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail213,968 km (+17,082)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,968 km
    Test number
    306408437933
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking Caliper connection (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak - STRONG ADVISE
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering track rod arm has slight play in joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STRONG ADVISE (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass196,886 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    196,886 km
    Test number
    578842995025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail196,886 miles10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,886 miles
    Test number
    779950195093
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass177,117 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    177,117 km
    Test number
    307927094021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass171,861 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    171,861 miles
    Test number
    866367402365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring snapped but not dislodged

  12. Fail171,861 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,861 miles
    Test number
    826297702340
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass156,264 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    156,264 km
    Test number
    887024711330
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass142,872 miles (+11,991)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    142,872 miles
    Test number
    613254310377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  15. Pass130,881 miles (+10,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    130,881 miles
    Test number
    140709309311
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass120,839 miles (+25,007)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    264252618301
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r tyres wearing uneven wear on inner edges

  17. Pass95,832 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    95,832 miles
    Test number
    392585727323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,804 miles (+18,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    132130016317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    67,238 miles
    Test number
    101418105300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V699 MJB

Does V699 MJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V699 MJB expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V699 MJB?
The MOT on V699 MJB expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V699 MJB done?
V699 MJB was recorded at 225,585 km at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 5,901 km a year.
Has V699 MJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V699 MJB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V699 MJB 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 V699 MJB find?
V699 MJB passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end.

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