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SL08HRC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL08HRC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,584 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,717 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,164 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,772 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,112 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019 13 Jun 202622 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak lower boost pipe (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,778 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(o,s,r light unit condensation)
- radiator leaking
- advise(rear silencer outer skin perishing)
14 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(o,s,r light unit condensation)
- radiator leaking
- advise(rear silencer outer skin perishing)
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,752 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine - side covers loose
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- front wipers some drag - smears
28 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front wipers some drag - smears
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- engine - side covers loose
- front brake pads- discs grooved - corroded inner surfaces
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,652 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(front pads & discs 80% worn)
- advise(slight lift in n,s,f strut top)
- advise(rear silencer outer skin corroded)
- advise(front blades smearing screen)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,749 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 41,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,148 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,562 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
8 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 25,580 MI
13 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,580 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,486 MI
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SL08HRC was registered on 2008-03-18
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