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FE08CVL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FE08CVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 13 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 111,206 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 111,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,657 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,932 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,187 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,962 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- All tyres have surface cracks
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,465 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021 4 Jun 202619 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,998 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on edges
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,950 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 4 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,921 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 4 Jun 202616 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,816 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 4 Jun 202611 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,695 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 4 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,855 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 4 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,553 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 4 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,432 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,984 MI
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FE08CVL was registered on 2008-03-01
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