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AO08 ZWV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,533 mi
Last recorded69,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 69,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 64,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL CORRODED THROUGH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 59,102 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL CORRODED THROUGH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,928 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear thin cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 31,915 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear thin cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 23,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 20,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,074 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 4 May 2011 11,298 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AO08 ZWV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 ZWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO08 ZWV registered?

AO08 ZWV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 ZWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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