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AV08 HUU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,230 mi
Last recorded128,230 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 128,230 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Sill has corrosion.

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

Small chip in windscreen.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,634 miles

Central Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,634 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,530 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,258 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 102,157 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Flickering and not fully illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,961 miles

Central Brake light not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,961 miles

Central Brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,111 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,751 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,509 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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AV08 HUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV08 HUU, 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 AV08 HUU registered?

AV08 HUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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