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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 FCXMOT history

LB08 FCX is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 37,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
37,954 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FCX was last recorded at 37,954 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,529 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,425 miles
Average per year
1,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,954 miles
  • 2025 – 36,529 miles
  • 2024 – 35,066 miles
  • 2023 – 34,399 miles
  • 2022 – 31,908 miles
  • 2021 – 30,750 miles
  • 2020 – 29,444 miles
  • 2019 – 28,230 miles
  • 2018 – 26,751 miles
  • 2017 – 25,948 miles
  • 2016 – 24,614 miles
  • 2015 – 22,075 miles
  • 2014 – 19,732 miles
  • 2013 – 16,110 miles
  • 2012 – 13,821 miles
  • 2011 – 10,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearomost bush, bonding seperating (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,954 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    177389989041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearomost bush, bonding seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,529 miles (+1,463)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    36,529 miles
    Test number
    207166557498
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass35,066 miles (+667)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    35,066 miles
    Test number
    856299886557
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass34,399 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,399 miles
    Test number
    737334074891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,908 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,908 miles
    Test number
    439919972519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,750 miles (+1,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,750 miles
    Test number
    360906179928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass29,444 miles (+1,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,444 miles
    Test number
    706753312798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass28,230 miles (+1,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    336634052057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass26,751 miles (+803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,751 miles
    Test number
    919552782378
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

  10. Pass25,948 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    100829964913
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

  11. Pass24,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    996312827995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,614 miles (+2,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    706591692498
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass22,075 miles (+2,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,075 miles
    Test number
    109741145167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show perishing to tread area

  14. Pass19,732 miles (+3,622)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    268682444154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  15. Pass16,110 miles (+2,289)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,110 miles
    Test number
    778113643192
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres perished.

  16. Pass13,821 miles (+2,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,821 miles
    Test number
    718451652142
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass10,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,879 miles
    Test number
    247407341196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 FCX

Does LB08 FCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 FCX is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FCX?
The MOT on LB08 FCX is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 FCX done?
LB08 FCX was recorded at 37,954 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,798 miles a year.
Has LB08 FCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FCX has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LB08 FCX 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 LB08 FCX find?
LB08 FCX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearomost bush, bonding seperating.

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