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Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X808 XFXMOT history

X808 XFX is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
90,150 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X808 XFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X808 XFX was last recorded at 90,150 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,150 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,150 miles
  • 2021 – 86,156 miles
  • 2020 – 84,155 miles
  • 2019 – 77,588 miles
  • 2015 – 72,333 miles
  • 2014 – 66,273 miles
  • 2013 – 60,863 miles
  • 2012 – 56,718 miles
  • 2011 – 51,214 miles
  • 2010 – 46,996 miles
  • 2009 – 42,361 miles
  • 2008 – 37,209 miles
  • 2007 – 30,866 miles
  • 2005 – 19,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,150 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    103203765304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail90,150 miles (+3,994)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    324536364406
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    901077305688
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail86,156 miles (+2,001)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    356786285778
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indaicator warning lamp showing on dashboard (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin 4-5 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,155 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    466206792693
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail84,135 miles (+6,547)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    936253053772
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass77,588 miles (+5,255)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    668860578738
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets slightly corroded. Middle.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. Both.
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system noisy.
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush.
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust.

  8. Pass72,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,333 miles
    Test number
    989252115277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,333 miles (+6,060)1 failure10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,333 miles
    Test number
    128761315231
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust brackets slightly corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust system noisy
    • NoteN/s outer sill slightly corroded

  10. Pass66,273 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    237545544278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,863 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,863 miles
    Test number
    647202043219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,718 miles (+5,504)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    345609842478
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass51,214 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    596666631284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,996 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,996 miles
    Test number
    190644260240
    • NoteEsp warning lamp on
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

  15. Fail46,995 miles (+4,634)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    930934860248
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEsp warning lamp on
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

  16. Pass42,361 miles (+5,152)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,361 miles
    Test number
    991768769219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf tyre sidewall damaged

  17. Pass37,209 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,209 miles
    Test number
    941244878263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,866 miles
    Test number
    634157657231
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail30,864 miles (+11,142)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,864 miles
    Test number
    844637557298
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre condition

  20. Pass19,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,722 miles
    Test number
    361723795232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X808 XFX

Does X808 XFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X808 XFX expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X808 XFX?
The MOT on X808 XFX expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X808 XFX done?
X808 XFX was recorded at 90,150 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 4,132 miles a year.
Has X808 XFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X808 XFX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X808 XFX 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 X808 XFX find?
X808 XFX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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