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2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration GV08WBY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 28 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,993 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,681 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,436 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,487 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2023 25 Jun 202626 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,597 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2022 25 Jun 202613 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
15 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,346 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,112 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly destorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly destorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,558 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2019 25 Jun 202614 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,888 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018 25 Jun 202615 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,888 MI
25 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,197 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- front brake discs starting to lip
16 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,254 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,064 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 25 Jun 202624 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,573 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 25 Jun 202625 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,438 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 25 Jun 202625 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,212 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 25 Jun 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,671 MI
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GV08WBY was registered on 2008-05-14
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