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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

8818 DFMOT history

8818 DF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
91,429 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8818 DF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

8818 DF was last recorded at 91,429 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 7,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,955 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,474 miles
Average per year
4,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,429 miles
  • 2021 – 83,955 miles
  • 2020 – 82,852 miles
  • 2019 – 78,303 miles
  • 2018 – 74,347 miles
  • 2017 – 69,625 miles
  • 2016 – 63,974 miles
  • 2015 – 57,603 miles
  • 2014 – 51,526 miles
  • 2013 – 42,495 miles
  • 2012 – 38,107 miles
  • 2011 – 36,730 miles
  • 2010 – 33,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,429 miles (+7,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    284425041558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,955 miles (+1,103)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    203651062643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,852 miles (+4,549)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    703062414755
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,303 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    812785263804
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut tops

  5. Pass74,347 miles (+4,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    581830401383
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass69,625 miles (+252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    729277365389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail69,373 miles (+5,399)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,373 miles
    Test number
    939073679580
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/lower body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/lower body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass63,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    804219940597
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on edges

  9. Fail63,974 miles (+6,371)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    698468531903
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on edges

  10. Pass57,603 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    519207045128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,526 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    385341944155
    • NoteFront washers are not aligned correctly and passenger side not working

  12. Fail51,526 miles (+9,031)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    415060044107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront washers are not aligned correctly and passenger side not working

  13. Pass42,495 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    689153943105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,107 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,107 miles
    Test number
    875482342108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,730 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    446711941157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass36,730 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    818461741174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    213947320193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8818 DF

What vehicle is registration 8818 DF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8818 DF on a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 May 2007. 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 8818 DF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 8818 DF expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 8818 DF?
The MOT on 8818 DF expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 8818 DF done?
8818 DF was recorded at 91,429 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
Has 8818 DF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8818 DF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2017.
Has the mileage on 8818 DF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 8818 DF find?
8818 DF passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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