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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE · Beige

RJ08 YFY
MOTValid
MOT due25 Aug 2026
First reg22 May 2008
Mileage140,933 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 June 2026.

PASSED · 26 Aug 2025
Test date26 Aug 2025
Expiry25 Aug 2026
Test number116066899705
Mileage140,933 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2024
Test date19 Aug 2024
Expiry23 Aug 2025
Test number597930001925
Mileage130,237 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth sills slightly corroded
FAILED · 12 Aug 2024
Test date12 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number782451064733
Mileage130,036 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth sills slightly corroded
PASSED · 15 Aug 2023
Test date15 Aug 2023
Expiry23 Aug 2024
Test number382270540401
Mileage122,663 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATED
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Aug 2023
Test date14 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number368964984104
Mileage122,663 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATED
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
PASSED · 24 Aug 2022
Test date24 Aug 2022
Expiry23 Aug 2023
Test number899692786941
Mileage115,326 mi
MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering Auxiliary drive belt tensioner worn. Belt squeal under load
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Aug 2022
Test date19 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number848341720410
Mileage115,251 mi
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet insecure (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering Auxiliary drive belt tensioner worn. Belt squeal under load
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))
DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2021
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry17 Aug 2022
Test number808267585535
Mileage106,178 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryInterior mirror insecure!
FAILED · 9 Aug 2021
Test date9 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number362486199255
Mileage106,023 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake poor performance!
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryInterior mirror insecure!
PASSED · 11 Aug 2020
Test date11 Aug 2020
Expiry17 Aug 2021
Test number990285963823
Mileage97,787 mi
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT LOWER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER & INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 11 Aug 2020
Test date11 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number817272499632
Mileage97,787 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT LOWER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER & INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2019
Test date13 Aug 2019
Expiry17 Aug 2020
Test number165624551515
Mileage90,451 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry17 Aug 2019
Test number891938581901
Mileage81,769 mi
Advisoryo/s/f tyre wall damaged
FAILED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number921581231079
Mileage81,769 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisoryo/s/f tyre wall damaged
PASSED · 18 Jul 2017
Test date18 Jul 2017
Expiry17 Aug 2018
Test number192792512011
Mileage70,476 mi
FAILED · 17 Jul 2017
Test date17 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number816131182698
Mileage70,476 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2016
Test date12 Aug 2016
Expiry17 Aug 2017
Test number115490634436
Mileage68,957 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2015
Test date18 Aug 2015
Expiry17 Aug 2016
Test number387890835416
Mileage63,909 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 21 May 2015
Test date21 May 2015
Expiry22 May 2016
Test number295601045187
Mileage61,892 mi
User Enteredfront tyres worn on edges
PASSED · 22 May 2014
Test date22 May 2014
Expiry22 May 2015
Test number219902644410
Mileage54,610 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2013
Test date21 May 2013
Expiry22 May 2014
Test number205711943482
Mileage46,372 mi
PASSED · 14 May 2012
Test date14 May 2012
Expiry22 May 2013
Test number355325632158
Mileage37,729 mi
PASSED · 20 May 2011
Test date20 May 2011
Expiry22 May 2012
Test number737930741148
Mileage29,304 mi
User Enteredslight play in o/s/f wheel suspect tie rod