Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X793 EGJMOT history

X793 EGJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
130,244 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,478 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X793 EGJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X793 EGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X793 EGJ was last recorded at 130,244 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2010: 54,796 miles, lower than 60,326 miles on 5 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,754 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
4,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,244 miles
  • 2024 – 128,754 miles
  • 2023 – 127,554 miles
  • 2014 – 97,338 miles
  • 2013 – 89,719 miles
  • 2012 – 81,381 miles
  • 2011 – 74,300 miles
  • 2010 – 64,821 miles
  • 2009 – 60,326 miles
  • 2008 – 56,081 miles
  • 2006 – 47,803 miles
  • 2005 – 43,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,244 miles

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,244 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,244 miles
    Test number
    398251101011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,754 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,754 miles
    Test number
    338428422848
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,752 miles (+1,198)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,752 miles
    Test number
    907885616288
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,554 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    262944937941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pitedsalted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFlexy and rigid brake piepon boader line
    • AdvisoryHome made ex pipe to n/e to petrol tank
    • AdvisoryO/f n/s at rear rusty corrosinon weak
    • AdvisoryUndernith all car spray undersill some stucherweaks and load pint

  5. Fail127,554 miles (+30,216)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    269394912665
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pitedsalted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFlexy and rigid brake piepon boader line
    • AdvisoryHome made ex pipe to n/e to petrol tank
    • AdvisoryO/f n/s at rear rusty corrosinon weak
    • AdvisoryUndernith all car spray undersill some stucherweaks and load pint

  6. Pass97,338 miles (+472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,338 miles
    Test number
    726586834115
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  7. Fail96,866 miles (+7,147)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,866 miles
    Test number
    767856414190
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass89,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,719 miles
    Test number
    476467733177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,719 miles (+8,338)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,719 miles
    Test number
    945489323124
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  10. Pass81,381 miles (+7,081)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    255019332451
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light staying illuminated
    • NoteTraction control light staying illuminated

  11. Pass74,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    545602131113
    • NoteEsp & air bag warning lamps on

  12. Fail74,300 miles (+124)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    685832131144
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEsp & air bag warning lamps on

  13. Fail74,176 miles (+9,355)8 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    169735391420
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteEM light on
    • NoteTC light on

  14. Pass64,821 miles (+10,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,821 miles
    Test number
    893205380042
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteCar struggled to pass cat test

  15. Fail54,796 miles (-5,530)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    581973080098
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres nearing limits
    • NoteRear brake pads well worn and o/s near to minimum limit
    • NoteSome uneven application to rear service brake

  16. Pass60,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,326 miles
    Test number
    132014369032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,326 miles (+4,245)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,326 miles
    Test number
    122001469454
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  18. Pass56,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    450619488023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,081 miles (+8,278)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    360358588097
    • FailureUpper Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

  20. Pass47,803 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    753837676244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,383 miles
    Test number
    121110695231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X793 EGJ

Does X793 EGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X793 EGJ expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X793 EGJ?
The MOT on X793 EGJ expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X793 EGJ done?
X793 EGJ was recorded at 130,244 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 4,478 miles a year.
Has X793 EGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X793 EGJ has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X793 EGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X793 EGJ find?
X793 EGJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all X793 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.