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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LD08 WGGMOT history

LD08 WGG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,357 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WGG was last recorded at 125,357 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,535 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,822 miles
Average per year
6,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,357 miles
  • 2024 – 120,535 miles
  • 2023 – 116,229 miles
  • 2022 – 112,315 miles
  • 2021 – 108,620 miles
  • 2020 – 105,950 miles
  • 2019 – 101,547 miles
  • 2018 – 96,955 miles
  • 2017 – 93,287 miles
  • 2016 – 88,262 miles
  • 2015 – 74,093 miles
  • 2014 – 64,368 miles
  • 2013 – 51,932 miles
  • 2012 – 40,790 miles
  • 2011 – 29,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,357 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside and offside front inner wing liners / guards damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,357 miles
    Test number
    918795105739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,357 miles (+4,822)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,357 miles
    Test number
    949101462499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass120,535 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,535 miles
    Test number
    392719738962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,229 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,229 miles
    Test number
    979332474882
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail116,229 miles (+3,914)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,229 miles
    Test number
    731673260331
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass112,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    340080787991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,315 miles (+3,695)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    646267831533
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,620 miles (+2,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,620 miles
    Test number
    764215964426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,950 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,950 miles
    Test number
    907050609453
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner wing liners / guards damaged

  10. Fail105,944 miles (+4,397)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    259097701174
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner wing liners / guards damaged

  11. Pass101,547 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,547 miles
    Test number
    831882691167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,955 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,955 miles
    Test number
    627141497250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail96,951 miles (+3,664)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,951 miles
    Test number
    585995632488
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass93,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,287 miles
    Test number
    576028543181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail93,287 miles (+5,025)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,287 miles
    Test number
    132875205922
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,262 miles (+14,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,262 miles
    Test number
    809587646623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    145326975462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail74,093 miles (+9,725)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    169476475016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass64,368 miles (+12,436)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    276737674016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Fail51,932 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    559557383020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass51,932 miles (+11,142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    818527283077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,790 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,790 miles
    Test number
    618205572039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

  23. Fail40,790 miles (+10,962)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,790 miles
    Test number
    455504672044
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

  24. Pass29,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    846622281016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 WGG

Does LD08 WGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WGG is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WGG?
The MOT on LD08 WGG is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WGG done?
LD08 WGG was recorded at 125,357 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,483 miles a year.
Has LD08 WGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WGG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 WGG 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 WGG find?
LD08 WGG passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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