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LR08MHY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration LR08MHY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 07 Mar 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 107,034 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Suspension Top Mounts Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 107,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Also Boot (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Suspension Top Mounts Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,027 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,726 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,412 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,623 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,935 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,928 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 15 Jun 202612 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,133 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,659 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel filter secured with tie rap
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,845 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017 15 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,845 MI
15 Jun 202621 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,835 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2016 15 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,223 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015 15 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,062 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,525 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013 15 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,132 MI
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LR08MHY was registered on 2008-03-31
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