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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 DLFMOT history

LD08 DLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2025
Mileage
83,903 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DLF was last recorded at 83,903 miles on 21 May 2024, 3,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,917 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,986 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,903 miles
  • 2023 – 79,917 miles
  • 2022 – 76,315 miles
  • 2021 – 72,274 miles
  • 2020 – 70,243 miles
  • 2019 – 67,315 miles
  • 2018 – 64,262 miles
  • 2017 – 61,233 miles
  • 2016 – 60,595 miles
  • 2015 – 56,364 miles
  • 2014 – 50,780 miles
  • 2013 – 41,308 miles
  • 2012 – 30,969 miles
  • 2011 – 21,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,903 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Exhaust back box becoming rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,903 miles (+3,986)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    849038282079
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass79,917 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    346824650187
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box becoming rusty
  3. Pass76,315 miles (+4,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    943806628699
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box becoming rusty
  4. Pass72,274 miles (+2,031)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    811041380808
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass70,243 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    720845578307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,315 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    299172668073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,262 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    153119247807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,233 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    232263941686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,595 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,595 miles
    Test number
    670076740393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,364 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,364 miles
    Test number
    599779655141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    106964664196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,780 miles (+9,472)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    616424164121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass41,308 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,308 miles
    Test number
    618467783099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,162 miles (+10,193)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    298859473098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass30,969 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,969 miles
    Test number
    476083692032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,625 miles
    Test number
    206593781009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DLF

Does LD08 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 DLF expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DLF?
The MOT on LD08 DLF expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 DLF done?
LD08 DLF was recorded at 83,903 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has LD08 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DLF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on LD08 DLF 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 LD08 DLF find?
LD08 DLF passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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