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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL08 RFNMOT history

LL08 RFN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,147 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RFN was last recorded at 104,147 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,582 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,565 miles
Average per year
5,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,147 miles
  • 2025 – 98,582 miles
  • 2024 – 92,986 miles
  • 2023 – 85,670 miles
  • 2022 – 78,426 miles
  • 2021 – 69,701 miles
  • 2020 – 63,364 miles
  • 2019 – 58,567 miles
  • 2018 – 53,609 miles
  • 2017 – 48,350 miles
  • 2016 – 43,600 miles
  • 2015 – 39,225 miles
  • 2014 – 33,280 miles
  • 2013 – 23,255 miles
  • 2012 – 20,465 miles
  • 2011 – 17,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,147 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,147 miles (+5,565)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    632111781099
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,582 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    502135251057
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail98,580 miles (+5,594)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,580 miles
    Test number
    514115336861
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,986 miles (+32)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,986 miles
    Test number
    890319386645
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,954 miles (+7,284)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    532366974362
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,670 miles (+7,244)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    265071907126
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass78,426 miles (+8,725)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    337081844435
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,701 miles (+6,337)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    304115918370
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,364 miles (+4,797)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    699755846733
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass58,567 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    396479844626
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail58,550 miles (+4,941)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    593954794852
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,609 miles (+5,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    329715876372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass48,350 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    745597681394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail48,350 miles (+4,750)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    867893540053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass43,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    570745414014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail43,600 miles (+4,375)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    577463354527
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass39,225 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    695372885168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f s/absorber dust boot split
    • NoteWindowscreen cracked

  18. Fail39,225 miles (+5,945)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    675432085116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f s/absorber dust boot split
    • NoteWindowscreen cracked

  19. Pass33,280 miles (+10,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,280 miles
    Test number
    247039674150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,255 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,255 miles
    Test number
    218240353437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,465 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    267940562106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,387 miles
    Test number
    176931361117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 RFN

Does LL08 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 RFN is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RFN?
The MOT on LL08 RFN is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 RFN done?
LL08 RFN was recorded at 104,147 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,702 miles a year.
Has LL08 RFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RFN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 RFN 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 LL08 RFN find?
LL08 RFN passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 9 more.

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