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AP08 NCO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,456 mi
Last recorded187,456 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 187,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 173,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 160,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 144,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 127,776 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 17 May 2021 118,550 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 20 May 2020 111,806 miles

Horn not working properly harsh and grating (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 103,032 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 24 May 2018 94,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 89,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,173 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 72,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2013 64,928 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 55,274 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 18 May 2012 55,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 25 May 2011 39,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 39,589 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 NCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 NCO registered?

AP08 NCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AP08 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 NCO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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