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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

K8 HBAMOT history

K8 HBA is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
117,065 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 HBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 HBA was last recorded at 117,065 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2020: 105,200 miles, lower than 105,919 miles on 9 Sept 2020.

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
117,030 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,065 miles
  • 2021 – 112,695 miles
  • 2020 – 105,200 miles
  • 2019 – 100,045 miles
  • 2018 – 94,079 miles
  • 2017 – 86,873 miles
  • 2016 – 79,719 miles
  • 2015 – 76,090 miles
  • 2014 – 67,095 miles
  • 2013 – 59,360 miles
  • 2012 – 51,377 miles
  • 2011 – 43,567 miles
  • 2010 – 38,059 miles
  • 2009 – 32,588 miles
  • 2008 – 26,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,065 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear handbrake performance not as good as expected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle to front outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside hand brake cable outer sheath deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,065 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    333587885396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,030 miles (+4,335)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,030 miles
    Test number
    249554320767
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,695 miles (+7,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,695 miles
    Test number
    299945892737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,200 miles (-719)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    686158886811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance not as good as expected
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle to front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake cable outer sheath deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion (general condition)
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  5. Fail105,919 miles (+5,874)6 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    388797248282
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance not as good as expected
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle to front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake cable outer sheath deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion (general condition)
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  6. Pass100,045 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,045 miles
    Test number
    268475976493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,079 miles (+7,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    213674128264
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and close to limit

  8. Pass86,873 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    175294755263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,867 miles (+7,148)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    858534075227
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshners (8.3.1b)

  10. Pass79,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,719 miles
    Test number
    149524088795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,719 miles (+3,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,719 miles
    Test number
    618161376991
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass76,090 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    539437485088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,086 miles (+8,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,086 miles
    Test number
    327462075053
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

  14. Pass67,095 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    288076464029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,360 miles (+7,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    466893273022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,377 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    957689662015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,374 miles (+7,807)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    169487062401
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass43,567 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,567 miles
    Test number
    319723471043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,059 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,059 miles
    Test number
    534849660005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,054 miles (+5,466)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    140348960001
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass32,588 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    552430279090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,907 miles
    Test number
    112130878032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 HBA

Does K8 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 HBA expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 HBA?
The MOT on K8 HBA expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 HBA done?
K8 HBA was recorded at 117,065 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
Has K8 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 HBA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K8 HBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 HBA find?
K8 HBA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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