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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE · Black

AX08 DFC
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Oct 2025
First reg30 Jun 2008
Mileage80,248 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 September 2025.

PASSED · 10 Oct 2024
Test date10 Oct 2024
Expiry12 Oct 2025
Test number659585159885
Mileage80,248 mi
AdvisoryTailgate does not open from outside
AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside inner faces heavily worn/corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Oct 2024
Test date5 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number256207053613
Mileage80,240 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryTailgate does not open from outside
AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside inner faces heavily worn/corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2023
Test date2 Oct 2023
Expiry12 Oct 2024
Test number116000327936
Mileage73,501 mi
AdvisoryBoot lid difficult to open/catch modified
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play.No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and age cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 30 Sep 2023
Test date30 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number479025404856
Mileage73,490 mi
AdvisoryBoot lid difficult to open/catch modified
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play.No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and age cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2022
Test date8 Oct 2022
Expiry12 Oct 2023
Test number379003690696
Mileage68,519 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry12 Oct 2022
Test number966917480103
Mileage62,638 mi
PASSED · 20 Nov 2020
Test date20 Nov 2020
Expiry23 Nov 2021
Test number604738547369
Mileage61,043 mi
PASSED · 12 Nov 2019
Test date12 Nov 2019
Expiry23 Nov 2020
Test number155196408609
Mileage57,417 mi
PASSED · 9 Nov 2018
Test date9 Nov 2018
Expiry23 Nov 2019
Test number484732745556
Mileage50,054 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut on side wall but no cords showing
PASSED · 24 Nov 2017
Test date24 Nov 2017
Expiry23 Nov 2018
Test number494744164913
Mileage47,836 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2016
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry9 Nov 2017
Test number161524019939
Mileage44,681 mi
PASSED · 2 Nov 2015
Test date2 Nov 2015
Expiry9 Nov 2016
Test number360467661036
Mileage39,656 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2014
Test date7 Nov 2014
Expiry9 Nov 2015
Test number837141514318
Mileage35,037 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 8 Nov 2013
Test date8 Nov 2013
Expiry9 Nov 2014
Test number475762013355
Mileage32,419 mi
FAILED · 8 Nov 2013
Test date8 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number785452413353
Mileage32,419 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry9 Nov 2013
Test number258468192256
Mileage28,619 mi
PASSED · 10 Nov 2011
Test date10 Nov 2011
Expiry9 Nov 2012
Test number689834111380
Mileage25,631 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)