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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 KKZMOT history

LR08 KKZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,181 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KKZ was last recorded at 119,181 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,072 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,109 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,181 miles
  • 2025 – 115,072 miles
  • 2024 – 107,557 miles
  • 2023 – 95,942 miles
  • 2022 – 85,909 miles
  • 2020 – 81,602 miles
  • 2019 – 78,636 miles
  • 2018 – 68,909 miles
  • 2017 – 63,903 miles
  • 2016 – 59,187 miles
  • 2015 – 51,902 miles
  • 2014 – 45,241 miles
  • 2013 – 32,954 miles
  • 2012 – 26,132 miles
  • 2011 – 19,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,181 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (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.

  • CAR HAS DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON THE FRONT AND REAR!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL!!! TYRE IS ALSO 25 YEARS OLD WHICH IS 8 YEARS OLDER THAN THE VEHICLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,181 miles (+4,109)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    523014183180
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass115,072 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    570037469292
    • AdvisoryCAR HAS DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON THE FRONT AND REAR!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL!!! TYRE IS ALSO 25 YEARS OLD WHICH IS 8 YEARS OLDER THAN THE VEHICLE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box in poor condition

  3. Fail115,059 miles (+7,502)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,059 miles
    Test number
    864446116525
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable spring seat and shocker mounting points bent/damaged (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorBrake cable insecure parking brake cable (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCAR HAS DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON THE FRONT AND REAR!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL!!! TYRE IS ALSO 25 YEARS OLD WHICH IS 8 YEARS OLDER THAN THE VEHICLE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box in poor condition

  4. Pass107,557 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    203485159177
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 3mm tyre tread depth. Also outer sidewall scuffed! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNote;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE 24 YEARS OLD!!![16years older than date of registration of vehicle] WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT!!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face & wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,557 miles (+11,615)1 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    109128691250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [195/65R15,91H] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush[as marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper/cable? (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Also lamp insecure? (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade defective/bent? (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated NOTE: TYRE OVER 24YEARS OLD![185/65R15,88V] (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 3mm tyre tread depth. Also outer sidewall scuffed! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNote;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face & wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper binding requires attention?
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,942 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    269524591553
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,939 miles (+10,030)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,939 miles
    Test number
    614871201190
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,909 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,909 miles
    Test number
    803052516143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,908 miles (+4,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,908 miles
    Test number
    179964972879
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass81,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    342004051313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,600 miles (+2,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,600 miles
    Test number
    479886557539
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,636 miles (+8,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    382440011076
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass70,538 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    813782107283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass68,909 miles (+5,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    160307546602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    484445749474
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail63,903 miles (+4,716)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    946139906740
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass59,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    532094420801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail59,187 miles (+7,285)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    345471017565
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass51,902 miles (+6,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    629695365018
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass45,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    199994964413
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail45,241 miles (+12,287)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    189024864477
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  22. Pass32,954 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    118365763442
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to age crack

  23. Fail32,954 miles (+6,822)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    248465263026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to age crack

  24. Pass26,132 miles (+6,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,132 miles
    Test number
    967437662088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass19,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,350 miles
    Test number
    486339551037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 KKZ

Does LR08 KKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 KKZ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KKZ?
The MOT on LR08 KKZ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 KKZ done?
LR08 KKZ was recorded at 119,181 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has LR08 KKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KKZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 KKZ 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 LR08 KKZ find?
LR08 KKZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides.

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