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2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration SW58GJO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,915 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- corrosion to various suspension parts
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,915 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- corrosion to various suspension parts
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,187 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to various suspension parts
22 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,656 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024 13 Jun 202618 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,162 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to rear springs and shockers
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,990 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,927 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,976 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 13 Jun 20263 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,394 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018 13 Jun 20262 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,236 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
27 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- exhaust sleeve corroded
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,624 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt visual inspection due to child seat
- Nearside Rear Seat belt visual inspection due to child seat
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,606 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 13 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,479 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 13 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,259 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,218 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW58GJO was registered on 2008-09-30
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