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AU08 VLT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,590 mi
Last recorded46,590 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 46,590 miles

Corrosion holes in both n/s and o/s outer sills at front

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 11 Feb 2025 42,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 39,509 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 39,509 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on inside face

Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,260 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 34,772 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,540 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Brake (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,294 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,965 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts as wind deflector fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,247 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,762 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 16,484 miles

nearside front tyre worn

wiper blades smearing /split

Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 12,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,222 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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AU08 VLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 VLT, 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 AU08 VLT registered?

AU08 VLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 VLT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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