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Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X778 JLUMOT history

X778 JLU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
84,384 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 JLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 JLU was last recorded at 84,384 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 6,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,787 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,597 miles
Average per year
3,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,384 miles
  • 2021 – 77,787 miles
  • 2020 – 70,700 miles
  • 2019 – 66,120 miles
  • 2018 – 65,099 miles
  • 2017 – 63,253 miles
  • 2016 – 61,212 miles
  • 2015 – 59,190 miles
  • 2014 – 57,604 miles
  • 2013 – 55,257 miles
  • 2012 – 51,912 miles
  • 2011 – 48,787 miles
  • 2010 – 44,688 miles
  • 2009 – 40,287 miles
  • 2008 – 35,636 miles
  • 2007 – 31,184 miles
  • 2006 – 27,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,384 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,384 miles
    Test number
    585127227649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,380 miles (+6,593)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    426425929412
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,787 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,787 miles
    Test number
    365662506658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,755 miles (+7,055)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    577590437935
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,700 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    914070423646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,619 miles (+4,499)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,619 miles
    Test number
    584392615395
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass66,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    975120311483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,120 miles (+1,021)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    705359205439
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    589437943473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,099 miles (+1,846)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    983913007916
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perrishd
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    958890322303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,253 miles (+156)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    326344215747
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Fail63,097 miles (+1,885)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    708219582574
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside and offside sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass61,212 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    222043741508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,190 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,190 miles
    Test number
    642829468089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    617702084289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail57,604 miles (+2,347)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    975981184277
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,257 miles (+3,345)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    477930473259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken

  19. Pass51,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    715531292209
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail51,912 miles (+3,125)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    767410592258
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass48,787 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,787 miles
    Test number
    549859721329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,688 miles (+4,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    130443620308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,287 miles (+4,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,287 miles
    Test number
    722930939356
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  24. Pass35,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    584981938360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,636 miles (+4,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    831830638301
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass31,184 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    312397527368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    140415536348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X778 JLU

Does X778 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X778 JLU expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X778 JLU?
The MOT on X778 JLU expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X778 JLU done?
X778 JLU was recorded at 84,384 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 3,570 miles a year.
Has X778 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 JLU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X778 JLU 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 X778 JLU find?
X778 JLU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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