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AP08 BVV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,790 mi
Last recorded17,790 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 17,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 17,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 16,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 15,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 14,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,143 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 12,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 12,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 11,017 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 10,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 8,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 6,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 5,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,586 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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AP08 BVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AP08 BVV, 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 AP08 BVV registered?

AP08 BVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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