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MF08DBO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration MF08DBO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 11 May 2021
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
9
Passes
7
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,435 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,228 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019 22 Jun 202610 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,227 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,227 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,661 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Inner track rod has play in inner joint
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,298 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 22 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.
22 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,760 MI
22 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,760 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 22 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,476 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014 22 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,476 MI
22 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,573 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
6 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,959 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MF08DBO was registered on 2008-03-05
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