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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LB08 XMFMOT history

LB08 XMF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 42,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
42,278 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XMF was last recorded at 42,278 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,721 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,557 miles
Average per year
2,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,278 miles
  • 2024 – 40,721 miles
  • 2023 – 38,845 miles
  • 2022 – 37,016 miles
  • 2021 – 35,149 miles
  • 2020 – 33,483 miles
  • 2019 – 30,904 miles
  • 2018 – 28,552 miles
  • 2017 – 26,862 miles
  • 2016 – 24,275 miles
  • 2015 – 21,157 miles
  • 2014 – 18,789 miles
  • 2013 – 16,154 miles
  • 2012 – 12,789 miles
  • 2011 – 9,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,278 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,278 miles
    Test number
    735964262983
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  2. Fail42,278 miles (+1,557)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,278 miles
    Test number
    343850632127
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  3. Pass40,721 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    239529437000
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail40,721 miles (+1,876)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    458769182897
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass38,845 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    741911269596
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail38,845 miles (+1,829)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    983318293110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass37,016 miles (+1,867)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    147955788774
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass35,149 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,149 miles
    Test number
    581715267440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail35,148 miles (+1,665)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,148 miles
    Test number
    179085294005
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,483 miles
    Test number
    194807916942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail33,483 miles (+2,579)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,483 miles
    Test number
    976510925941
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass30,904 miles (+2,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,904 miles
    Test number
    310633414418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass28,552 miles (+1,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    785422645777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass26,862 miles (+2,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    452398667154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass24,275 miles (+3,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,275 miles
    Test number
    538524763289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut outer edge not deep enough to reach the cords

  16. Pass21,157 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,157 miles
    Test number
    277688445137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,789 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,789 miles
    Test number
    366217744169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,154 miles
    Test number
    699773893120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,154 miles (+3,365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,154 miles
    Test number
    886813993166
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass12,789 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,789 miles
    Test number
    187923892131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,863 miles
    Test number
    457152591175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XMF

Does LB08 XMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XMF is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XMF?
The MOT on LB08 XMF is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XMF done?
LB08 XMF was recorded at 42,278 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,248 miles a year.
Has LB08 XMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XMF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XMF 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 XMF find?
LB08 XMF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, and 3 more.

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