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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,398 cc

S88 LDWMOT history

S88 LDW is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,181 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 LDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 LDW was last recorded at 86,181 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,258 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
923 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,181 miles
  • 2024 – 85,258 miles
  • 2023 – 78,951 miles
  • 2017 – 75,877 miles
  • 2016 – 68,920 miles
  • 2015 – 58,892 miles
  • 2014 – 43,372 miles
  • 2013 – 30,688 miles
  • 2012 – 28,444 miles
  • 2011 – 22,313 miles
  • 2010 – 17,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,181 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

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 Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,181 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    763432684702
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  2. Pass85,258 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    894739653493
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  3. Fail85,256 miles (+6,305)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    350772893529
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  4. Pass78,951 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    635028025199
    • MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  5. Fail78,949 miles (+3,072)18 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    109343581145
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested ns os not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass75,877 miles (+6,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    241218394079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has surface corrosion

  7. Pass68,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    651035738581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,920 miles (+10,028)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    394089552331
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass58,892 miles (+15,520)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    276214928809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,372 miles (+12,684)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    708047954367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracks in tread wear

  11. Pass30,688 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    437857953304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,444 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,444 miles
    Test number
    488244082271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,313 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    918033061238
    • 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)

  14. Fail17,177 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,177 miles
    Test number
    224533360220
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass17,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,177 miles
    Test number
    434423660244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 LDW

Does S88 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 LDW expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 LDW?
The MOT on S88 LDW expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 LDW done?
S88 LDW was recorded at 86,181 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has S88 LDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 LDW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S88 LDW 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 S88 LDW find?
S88 LDW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: both front tyres wearing on edges.

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