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Beige · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LC08 FABMOT history

LC08 FAB is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,881 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FAB was last recorded at 147,881 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,863 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,881 miles
  • 2025 – 146,712 miles
  • 2024 – 145,830 miles
  • 2023 – 144,447 miles
  • 2022 – 142,765 miles
  • 2021 – 141,108 miles
  • 2020 – 138,490 miles
  • 2019 – 132,458 miles
  • 2018 – 129,586 miles
  • 2017 – 123,660 miles
  • 2016 – 117,140 miles
  • 2015 – 106,731 miles
  • 2014 – 104,022 miles
  • 2013 – 86,553 miles
  • 2012 – 69,538 miles
  • 2011 – 52,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,881 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill area corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill area corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,881 miles (+18)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,881 miles
    Test number
    152301586607
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail147,863 miles (+1,151)9 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,863 miles
    Test number
    443268692891
    • MajorBraking system leaking pipe going into brake servo (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass146,712 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,712 miles
    Test number
    877184815162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,830 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,830 miles
    Test number
    671693915098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail145,738 miles (+1,291)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,738 miles
    Test number
    168106399829
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  6. Pass144,447 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,447 miles
    Test number
    998097106122
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail144,413 miles (+1,648)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,413 miles
    Test number
    986583360480
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass142,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,765 miles
    Test number
    129506242607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail142,765 miles (+1,657)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,765 miles
    Test number
    254906588346
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass141,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,108 miles
    Test number
    439392836027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,108 miles (+2,618)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,108 miles
    Test number
    704828595923
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass138,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,490 miles
    Test number
    941840467467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,490 miles (+6,032)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,490 miles
    Test number
    585813246374
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass132,458 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,458 miles
    Test number
    555820443952
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake lever not returning fully

  15. Fail132,428 miles (+2,842)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    964909353602
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake lever not returning fully

  16. Pass129,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    153631797716
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail129,586 miles (+5,926)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    547631357870
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass123,660 miles (+6,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,660 miles
    Test number
    319411813946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass117,140 miles (+10,409)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    778789784852
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  20. Pass106,731 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,731 miles
    Test number
    708586485009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,022 miles (+17,469)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    138701074067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,553 miles (+17,015)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,553 miles
    Test number
    495049753040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,538 miles (+17,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    186188552008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,463 miles
    Test number
    847316951059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FAB

Does LC08 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FAB is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FAB?
The MOT on LC08 FAB is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FAB done?
LC08 FAB was recorded at 147,881 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has LC08 FAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FAB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 FAB 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 LC08 FAB find?
LC08 FAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside rear reflector insecure; nearside front outer sill area corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 11 more.

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