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2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration GV08EUN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 23 Sep 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,591 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2026 23 Jun 202622 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside mirror glass missing
10 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,452 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,547 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,547 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,657 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,905 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2022 23 Jun 202613 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,836 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2021 23 Jun 202627 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,024 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2020 23 Jun 202625 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,819 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019 23 Jun 202625 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,426 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017 23 Jun 202613 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,928 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202610 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,657 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 23 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,925 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 23 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,693 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013 23 Jun 202612 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,545 MI
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GV08EUN was registered on 2008-04-09
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