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GV08DHM
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GV08DHM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rusty and small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rusty and small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,730 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022 25 Jun 202623 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,502 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,118 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,695 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,357 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R tyre worn on both edges
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- O/S/R tyre worn on both edges
5 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,357 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R tyre worn on both edges
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- O/S/R tyre worn on both edges
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,258 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 3mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 3mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,258 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 3mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 3mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,818 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 25 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,017 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 25 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,703 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,897 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,012 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 25 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,302 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,302 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV08DHM was registered on 2008-03-28
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