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AP08 ACO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,426 mi
Last recorded135,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 135,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,859 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 126,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 126,741 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise engine misfire

advise front tyres wearing uneven

advise o/s/f door check strap broken

advise o/s/r outer sill corrded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 116,739 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 102,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 94,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,699 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,161 miles

off side front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,345 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,621 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 17 Jun 2014 53,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 20 May 2013 42,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,449 miles

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

front tres perished

nearside front suspension strut gaiter deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,076 miles

front tyres perished

offside and nearside front suspension strut dust covers split

Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,076 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

offside and nearside front suspension strut dust covers split

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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AP08 ACO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 ACO, 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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AP08 ACO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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