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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,398 cc

W5 WJTMOT history

W5 WJT is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,688 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 WJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 WJT was last recorded at 72,688 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,039 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,649 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,688 miles
  • 2025 – 70,039 miles
  • 2024 – 67,884 miles
  • 2023 – 65,734 miles
  • 2022 – 64,172 miles
  • 2021 – 60,832 miles
  • 2020 – 59,397 miles
  • 2019 – 57,627 miles
  • 2018 – 55,140 miles
  • 2017 – 52,379 miles
  • 2016 – 47,007 miles
  • 2015 – 44,312 miles
  • 2014 – 41,492 miles
  • 2013 – 38,820 miles
  • 2012 – 36,230 miles
  • 2011 – 32,867 miles
  • 2010 – 30,518 miles
  • 2009 – 22,556 miles
  • 2008 – 18,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,688 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    872117277714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Pass70,039 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    845092514095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass67,884 miles (+2,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,884 miles
    Test number
    775275925977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,734 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    284551223343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,172 miles (+3,340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    799964794347
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass60,832 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,832 miles
    Test number
    668727827171
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail60,827 miles (+1,430)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    865810759144
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass59,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,397 miles
    Test number
    282913057597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,397 miles (+1,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,397 miles
    Test number
    991459340482
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,627 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,627 miles
    Test number
    821038389668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass55,140 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,140 miles
    Test number
    195693602038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,379 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    161754036841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,007 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    134282054689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,312 miles (+2,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,312 miles
    Test number
    844339274952
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished and 10yrs old.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass41,492 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    907971954256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,820 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,820 miles
    Test number
    876889153256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,230 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    598452442214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,867 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,867 miles
    Test number
    387867031281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,518 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    593705320226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,556 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,556 miles
    Test number
    312381299109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,546 miles
    Test number
    362258428275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 WJT

Does W5 WJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 WJT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 WJT?
The MOT on W5 WJT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 WJT done?
W5 WJT was recorded at 72,688 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has W5 WJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 WJT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on W5 WJT 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 W5 WJT find?
W5 WJT passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front nail in tyre.

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