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Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LD08 XDYMOT history

LD08 XDY is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,511 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XDY was last recorded at 72,511 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,020 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
4,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,511 miles
  • 2024 – 70,020 miles
  • 2023 – 67,968 miles
  • 2022 – 61,274 miles
  • 2021 – 54,665 miles
  • 2020 – 50,914 miles
  • 2019 – 45,329 miles
  • 2018 – 40,263 miles
  • 2017 – 35,963 miles
  • 2016 – 31,363 miles
  • 2015 – 30,427 miles
  • 2014 – 28,645 miles
  • 2013 – 25,399 miles
  • 2012 – 17,669 miles
  • 2011 – 12,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,511 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    521871491246
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,511 miles (+2,491)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    962565628522
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,020 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    953008806173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail70,020 miles (+2,052)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    501835461052
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,968 miles (+6,694)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    568504043575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,274 miles
    Test number
    238897156799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail61,274 miles (+6,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,274 miles
    Test number
    343980480368
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass54,665 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    246193624940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,664 miles (+3,750)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    671233214034
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not Locking when pulled (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass50,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    804871099419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail50,912 miles (+5,583)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,912 miles
    Test number
    984734264184
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass45,329 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,329 miles
    Test number
    329325796813
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass40,263 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,263 miles
    Test number
    802972398554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,963 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    556367599599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,363 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    889838021184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,427 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    595584005173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,645 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    786960704113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,399 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    258453413159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,669 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,669 miles
    Test number
    197505212178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,874 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,874 miles
    Test number
    265229911126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail12,861 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,861 miles
    Test number
    238065211468
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 XDY

Does LD08 XDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XDY is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XDY?
The MOT on LD08 XDY is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XDY done?
LD08 XDY was recorded at 72,511 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,038 miles a year.
Has LD08 XDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XDY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 XDY 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 XDY find?
LD08 XDY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears all corroded; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts, and 2 more.

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