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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

X17 LJKMOT history

X17 LJK is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

X17 LJK black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,015 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 LJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 LJK was last recorded at 54,015 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,278 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,737 miles
Average per year
4,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,015 miles
  • 2025 – 52,278 miles
  • 2024 – 50,675 miles
  • 2023 – 49,984 miles
  • 2022 – 44,464 miles
  • 2021 – 39,711 miles
  • 2020 – 38,134 miles
  • 2019 – 32,514 miles
  • 2018 – 25,558 miles
  • 2017 – 19,969 miles
  • 2016 – 13,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    411026848004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,015 miles (+1,737)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    560522211464
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass52,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    712088638928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail52,278 miles (+1,603)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    933212262413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass50,675 miles (+691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,675 miles
    Test number
    258459842537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,984 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,984 miles
    Test number
    477604475372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,464 miles (+4,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    483925790245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass39,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    697202979313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail39,711 miles (+1,577)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    526934170694
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,134 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    363207584880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,514 miles (+6,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    32,514 miles
    Test number
    746138505953
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass25,558 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,558 miles
    Test number
    639044960111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,969 miles
    Test number
    111423966151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,968 miles (+6,608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,968 miles
    Test number
    533901193332
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass13,360 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,360 miles
    Test number
    793555268202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,358 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,358 miles
    Test number
    608639513623
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about X17 LJK

Does X17 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 LJK is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 LJK?
The MOT on X17 LJK is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 LJK done?
X17 LJK was recorded at 54,015 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,066 miles a year.
Has X17 LJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 LJK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 LJK 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 X17 LJK find?
X17 LJK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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