VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GL08VZS has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 63,233 miles 3 months ago on Friday 20th February 2026 at 15:40.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 19th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

GL08VZS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 202763,233 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202513TH FEBRUARY 202659,403 MI
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 202559,403 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Inner Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Reading To High (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202413TH FEBRUARY 202556,273 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202313TH FEBRUARY 202455,990 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise Front And Rear Brake Discs Have Light Film Of Corrosion Vehicle Showing Signs Of Lack Of Use
  2. ADVISORY - Advise High Level Stop Light Is In Operative
PASSED22ND MARCH 202223RD MARCH 202355,876 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pedal Has Travel
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Disc Are Slightly Worn And Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Is Perishing And Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Lower Arm Back Bushes Are Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Springs Are Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST MARCH 202255,876 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pedal Has Travel
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Disc Are Slightly Worn And Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Boot Is Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Is Perishing And Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Lower Arm Back Bushes Are Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Springs Are Corroded Also N/s Is Misaligned ( Not Sitting Correctly In Axle But Not Likely To Come Out) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH MARCH 202123RD MARCH 202255,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise On Front Number Plate Condition Recommend Replacement
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Recommend Replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202023RD MARCH 202153,877 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Recommend Replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 201923RD MARCH 202052,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise On Condition Of Front Number Plate Monitor Recommend Replacement
  2. ADVISORY - Advise N/s Front Outer C/v Gaiter Showing Signs Of Ageing
PASSED12TH MARCH 201823RD MARCH 201951,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise On Front Wiper Condition Recommend Replacement
  2. ADVISORY - Advise N/s Front Inner Outer Cv Boot Clip Leaking Grease Very Minorly Monitor
PASSED24TH MARCH 201723RD MARCH 201850,341 MI
FAILED22ND MARCH 201750,341 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Management Warning Lamp On
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED19TH APRIL 201629TH APRIL 201740,156 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 201529TH APRIL 201636,574 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 201429TH APRIL 201533,093 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 201329TH APRIL 201428,697 MI
PASSED30TH APRIL 201229TH APRIL 201323,885 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201131ST MAY 201219,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL08VZS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

GL08VZS MOT Comments

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GL08VZS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 63,233 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,513 miles

GL08VZS FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration GL08VZS was manufactured on Thursday 3rd July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 63,233 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,513 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL08VZS has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 23 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does GL08VZS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 GL08VZS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL08VZS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 GL08VZS does have Tax. Read more

When does GL08VZS Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL08VZS will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GL08VZS MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL08VZS will expire in 9 months on Friday 19th February 2027. Read more

When did GL08VZS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL08VZS was on Friday 20th February 2026 at 15:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL08VZS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GL08VZS we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GL08VZS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GL08VZS we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL08VZS?

GL08VZS is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has GL08VZS done?

The odometer reading for GL08VZS at the last MOT in February 2026 was 63,233 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,513 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL08VZS?

The vehicle GL08VZS was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 3rd July 2008. Read more

What colour is GL08VZS?

The official colour of GL08VZS is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does GL08VZS have?

GL08VZS has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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