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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 1960 · 1,192 cc

608 HYOMOT history

608 HYO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Sept 1960. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 8,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
8,663 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
608 HYO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
6 Sept 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

608 HYO was last recorded at 8,663 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2007: 1,239 miles, lower than 99,474 miles on 30 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
8,224 miles · 2 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 8,663 miles
  • 2018 – 8,224 miles
  • 2017 – 8,211 miles
  • 2016 – 7,185 miles
  • 2015 – 7,075 miles
  • 2014 – 6,751 miles
  • 2013 – 6,534 miles
  • 2012 – 5,684 miles
  • 2011 – 4,687 miles
  • 2010 – 4,337 miles
  • 2009 – 3,395 miles
  • 2007 – 1,239 miles
  • 2006 – 99,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,663 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension greaseable components over greased
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Spare wheel well corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Corrosion under body at front but not considered excessive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,663 miles (+439)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    8,663 miles
    Test number
    829713056933
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension greaseable components over greased
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Spare wheel well corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass8,224 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    8,224 miles
    Test number
    850266777518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir to joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroding

  3. Pass8,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    8,211 miles
    Test number
    983115057085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  4. Fail8,211 miles (+1,026)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,211 miles
    Test number
    164893630903
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  5. Pass7,185 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    7,185 miles
    Test number
    929145427285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body at front but not considered excessive.

  6. Fail7,178 miles (+103)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,178 miles
    Test number
    121685457009
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body at front but not considered excessive.

  7. Pass7,075 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    7,075 miles
    Test number
    467127585146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,751 miles (+217)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    6,751 miles
    Test number
    238627874463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass6,534 miles (+850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    6,534 miles
    Test number
    265920853479
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f suspension king pins have play

  10. Pass5,684 miles (+997)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,684 miles
    Test number
    228926242124
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f king pins have play
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber mounting bushes worn
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

  11. Pass4,687 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    4,687 miles
    Test number
    285932531170
    • NotePlay in both king pins

  12. Fail4,687 miles (+350)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,687 miles
    Test number
    607672931146
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NotePlay in both king pins

  13. Pass4,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,337 miles
    Test number
    474218940126
    • NoteBoth front suspension king pins have play

  14. Fail4,337 miles (+942)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,337 miles
    Test number
    792536240185
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front suspension king pins have play

  15. Pass3,395 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,395 miles
    Test number
    850545729159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail3,388 miles (+2,149)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,388 miles
    Test number
    410292929183
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass1,239 miles (-98,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    1,239 miles
    Test number
    874583387173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass99,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,474 miles
    Test number
    341621386130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 608 HYO

What vehicle is registration 608 HYO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 608 HYO on a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Sept 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 608 HYO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 608 HYO expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 608 HYO?
The MOT on 608 HYO expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 608 HYO done?
608 HYO was recorded at 8,663 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
Has 608 HYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 608 HYO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on 608 HYO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 608 HYO find?
608 HYO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; all suspension greaseable components over greased; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 4 more.

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