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Beige · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LS 8696MOT history

LS 8696 is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,068 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS 8696
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS 8696 was last recorded at 92,068 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,382 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,686 miles
Average per year
4,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,068 miles
  • 2024 – 90,382 miles
  • 2023 – 89,244 miles
  • 2022 – 84,475 miles
  • 2021 – 81,876 miles
  • 2020 – 79,396 miles
  • 2019 – 75,089 miles
  • 2018 – 70,074 miles
  • 2017 – 64,425 miles
  • 2016 – 57,824 miles
  • 2015 – 49,337 miles
  • 2014 – 42,945 miles
  • 2013 – 37,860 miles
  • 2012 – 31,925 miles
  • 2011 – 24,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    511170879971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail92,068 miles (+1,686)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    242829880906
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass90,382 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    604904525841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    552013203229
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear axle bushes

  5. Fail89,243 miles (+4,768)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    895237220549
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged up (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear axle bushes

  6. Pass84,475 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    314436974919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail84,438 miles (+2,562)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,438 miles
    Test number
    456529980550
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass81,876 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    285798790764
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail81,876 miles (+2,480)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    743278224173
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,396 miles (+4,307)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    492744339652
    • 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))

  11. Pass75,089 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    374527589019
    • 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))

  12. Pass70,074 miles (+5,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    436679129027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass64,425 miles (+6,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,425 miles
    Test number
    827565549942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,824 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    986964465485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,771 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,771 miles
    Test number
    443559565525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,337 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    765883915093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,945 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    336954314022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    759625813024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,860 miles (+5,935)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    609735813019
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass31,925 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,925 miles
    Test number
    739677312061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    866072511031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,523 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    307732511065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS 8696

What vehicle is registration LS 8696 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LS 8696 on a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LS 8696 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS 8696 is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS 8696?
The MOT on LS 8696 is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS 8696 done?
LS 8696 was recorded at 92,068 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,559 miles a year.
Has LS 8696 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS 8696 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS 8696 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 LS 8696 find?
LS 8696 passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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