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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

S8 LVWMOT history

S8 LVW is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 97,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
97,527 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 LVW was last recorded at 97,527 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 6,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,988 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,539 miles
Average per year
4,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,527 miles
  • 2022 – 90,988 miles
  • 2021 – 85,223 miles
  • 2020 – 80,137 miles
  • 2019 – 75,188 miles
  • 2018 – 68,839 miles
  • 2017 – 59,429 miles
  • 2016 – 52,972 miles
  • 2015 – 46,934 miles
  • 2014 – 45,085 miles
  • 2013 – 41,468 miles
  • 2012 – 37,772 miles
  • 2011 – 34,813 miles
  • 2010 – 29,596 miles
  • 2009 – 24,628 miles
  • 2008 – 21,661 miles
  • 2007 – 18,093 miles
  • 2006 – 14,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,527 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryDamage to front lower grille

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,527 miles (+6,539)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    329078046667
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front lower grille

  2. Pass90,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    280364837706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,988 miles (+5,765)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    846383497435
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,223 miles (+73)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    168645968665
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,150 miles (+5,013)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    539112474882
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,137 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,137 miles
    Test number
    282110017431
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  7. Fail79,928 miles (+4,740)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    421906343664
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  8. Pass75,188 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,188 miles
    Test number
    181194647018
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail75,093 miles (+6,254)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    472587823912
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,839 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    175303218048
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,839 miles (+9,410)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    444443031205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,429 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,429 miles
    Test number
    961163579041
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,343 miles (+6,371)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,343 miles
    Test number
    980630393702
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,972 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    910845757732
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Fail52,908 miles (+5,974)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,908 miles
    Test number
    818844990692
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  16. Pass46,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    207960385141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,934 miles (+1,849)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    817116475129
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass45,085 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    486291414445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres heavily cracked

  19. Fail45,085 miles (+3,617)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    925311214301
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres heavily cracked

  20. Pass41,468 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,468 miles
    Test number
    719743703366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,772 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,772 miles
    Test number
    338345172284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,813 miles
    Test number
    686224041261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,813 miles (+5,217)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,813 miles
    Test number
    868664541279
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass29,596 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    381011110220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake discs scored

  25. Fail29,595 miles (+4,967)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    963669200243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake discs scored

  26. Pass24,628 miles (+2,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,628 miles
    Test number
    982255989106
    • 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)

  27. Pass21,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    443040528208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,661 miles (+3,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    631510028211
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass18,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,093 miles
    Test number
    710774297101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail18,093 miles (+4,025)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,093 miles
    Test number
    320844197165
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  31. Pass14,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,068 miles
    Test number
    270826836237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail14,068 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,068 miles
    Test number
    604726836299
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about S8 LVW

Does S8 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 LVW expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 LVW?
The MOT on S8 LVW expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 LVW done?
S8 LVW was recorded at 97,527 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 4,822 miles a year.
Has S8 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LVW has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 LVW 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 S8 LVW find?
S8 LVW failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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