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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X63 JRXMOT history

X63 JRX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,360 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X63 JRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X63 JRX was last recorded at 172,360 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 6,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,357 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,003 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,360 miles
  • 2022 – 166,357 miles
  • 2021 – 158,133 miles
  • 2020 – 151,831 miles
  • 2019 – 143,175 miles
  • 2018 – 135,025 miles
  • 2017 – 128,295 miles
  • 2016 – 122,067 miles
  • 2015 – 114,488 miles
  • 2014 – 106,327 miles
  • 2013 – 96,987 miles
  • 2012 – 88,358 miles
  • 2011 – 79,565 miles
  • 2010 – 75,402 miles
  • 2009 – 71,948 miles
  • 2008 – 68,244 miles
  • 2007 – 65,001 miles
  • 2006 – 62,142 miles
  • 2005 – 49,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,360 miles (+6,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,360 miles
    Test number
    171996678123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside

  2. Pass166,357 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,357 miles
    Test number
    691087566538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,301 miles (+8,168)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,301 miles
    Test number
    389065138856
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,133 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,133 miles
    Test number
    381539631322
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail158,044 miles (+6,213)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,044 miles
    Test number
    577988480923
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both beams (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,831 miles (+8,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,831 miles
    Test number
    370033905653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass143,175 miles (+8,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    143,175 miles
    Test number
    968428335369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass135,025 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,025 miles
    Test number
    417313521195
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  9. Fail135,017 miles (+6,722)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,017 miles
    Test number
    707456393819
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Pass128,295 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    212089788667
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail128,294 miles (+6,227)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    468001127478
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass122,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,067 miles
    Test number
    456571598259
    • AdvisoryEngine oil below min

  13. Fail122,067 miles (+7,579)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,067 miles
    Test number
    548100611439
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil below min

  14. Pass114,488 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    968034485083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail114,487 miles (+8,160)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,487 miles
    Test number
    769553685026
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but still secure
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass106,327 miles (+9,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,327 miles
    Test number
    535143484010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,987 miles
    Test number
    216463373065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,987 miles (+8,629)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,987 miles
    Test number
    948773173049
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Pass88,358 miles (+8,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    718135572054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass79,565 miles (+4,163)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    667371901130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted

  21. Pass75,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,402 miles
    Test number
    320616670182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,402 miles (+3,454)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,402 miles
    Test number
    600536870106
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Pass71,948 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    333991889126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,244 miles (+3,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    694610278182
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Pass65,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    443682977196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,001 miles (+2,859)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    493522877102
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level is low

  27. Fail62,142 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,142 miles
    Test number
    633283096192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass62,142 miles (+13,040)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,142 miles
    Test number
    981223196182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    49,102 miles
    Test number
    311856305480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail49,102 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,102 miles
    Test number
    351136305241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about X63 JRX

Does X63 JRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X63 JRX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X63 JRX?
The MOT on X63 JRX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X63 JRX done?
X63 JRX was recorded at 172,360 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has X63 JRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X63 JRX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on X63 JRX 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 X63 JRX find?
X63 JRX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear; minor corrosion to underside.

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