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2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration LS08DDZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 31 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 109,584 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2027 12 Jun 202622 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,542 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026 12 Jun 202631 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,949 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,377 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,806 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,489 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,672 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner And outer Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner And outer Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,560 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,075 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- chip to drivers side windscreen
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,744 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 12 Jun 20267 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,119 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016 12 Jun 20266 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
13 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,492 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2015 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,937 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,505 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,735 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 12 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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LS08DDZ was registered on 2008-03-28
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