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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

C8 DLMMOT history

C8 DLM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 40,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
40,739 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DLM was last recorded at 40,739 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,246 miles · 24 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
493 miles
Average per year
2,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 40,739 miles
  • 2019 – 40,246 miles
  • 2018 – 38,821 miles
  • 2017 – 37,056 miles
  • 2016 – 35,112 miles
  • 2015 – 33,360 miles
  • 2014 – 31,150 miles
  • 2013 – 29,294 miles
  • 2012 – 27,169 miles
  • 2011 – 25,017 miles
  • 2010 – 23,388 miles
  • 2009 – 18,582 miles
  • 2008 – 12,741 miles
  • 2007 – 8,256 miles
  • 2006 – 5,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,739 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    746723706648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass40,246 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,246 miles
    Test number
    558565773524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,821 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,821 miles
    Test number
    187436921704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,056 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    529339580125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,016 miles (+1,904)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    754481911507
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  6. Pass35,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    599738456466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,112 miles (+1,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    571990776573
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
  8. Pass33,360 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    876151215192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,336 miles (+2,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,336 miles
    Test number
    437522395042
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  10. Pass31,150 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,150 miles
    Test number
    195050954064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,294 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    328348853026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,169 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,169 miles
    Test number
    118641752070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,017 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,017 miles
    Test number
    916152741079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,388 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    223235250084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,582 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,582 miles
    Test number
    243112959066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass12,741 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    12,741 miles
    Test number
    662687358070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,256 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,256 miles
    Test number
    303112877055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    5,094 miles
    Test number
    283744386052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DLM

Does C8 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 DLM expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 DLM?
The MOT on C8 DLM expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 DLM done?
C8 DLM was recorded at 40,739 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 2,174 miles a year.
Has C8 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DLM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 DLM 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 C8 DLM find?
C8 DLM passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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