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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 FCZMOT history

LB08 FCZ is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,483 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FCZ
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
25 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FCZ was last recorded at 155,483 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 9,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,996 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,487 miles
Average per year
8,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,483 miles
  • 2025 – 145,996 miles
  • 2024 – 135,317 miles
  • 2023 – 128,966 miles
  • 2022 – 120,240 miles
  • 2021 – 114,154 miles
  • 2020 – 109,562 miles
  • 2019 – 103,415 miles
  • 2018 – 93,966 miles
  • 2017 – 83,548 miles
  • 2016 – 72,674 miles
  • 2015 – 63,424 miles
  • 2014 – 55,381 miles
  • 2013 – 49,177 miles
  • 2012 – 40,141 miles
  • 2011 – 32,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,483 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Reverse lamp not working + lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,483 miles (+9,487)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,483 miles
    Test number
    845621926373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,996 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,996 miles
    Test number
    948039288700
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working + lens damaged

  3. Fail145,946 miles (+10,629)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,946 miles
    Test number
    404721178765
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working + lens damaged

  4. Pass135,317 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,317 miles
    Test number
    927419922962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,194 miles (+6,228)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,194 miles
    Test number
    669242907797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,966 miles (+8,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,966 miles
    Test number
    638788952143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,240 miles (+6,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    767097807953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,154 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,154 miles
    Test number
    873519281275
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail114,154 miles (+4,592)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,154 miles
    Test number
    280568549180
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,562 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,562 miles
    Test number
    238415660933
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail109,562 miles (+6,147)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,562 miles
    Test number
    600878408120
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass103,415 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    188069043872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail103,414 miles (+9,448)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    466052816558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass93,966 miles (+10,418)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,966 miles
    Test number
    139618530860
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met legal limit would reccomend adjustment or repair

  15. Pass83,548 miles (+10,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    535149716177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass72,674 miles (+9,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,674 miles
    Test number
    618130395491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass63,424 miles (+8,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    346484385076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass55,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    306404904145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,381 miles (+6,204)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    696141204155
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass49,177 miles (+9,036)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    767350143196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass40,141 miles (+7,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,141 miles
    Test number
    668239932143
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass32,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    817203841154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 FCZ

Does LB08 FCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 FCZ is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FCZ?
The MOT on LB08 FCZ is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 FCZ done?
LB08 FCZ was recorded at 155,483 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 8,113 miles a year.
Has LB08 FCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FCZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 FCZ 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 FCZ find?
LB08 FCZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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