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AV08 MVW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,413 mi
Last recorded27,413 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 27,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 26,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 26,016 miles

Offside 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,376 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,768 miles

All tyres are cracked in between tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,787 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 MVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc 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 AV08 MVW, 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

How do I check the history of AV08 MVW?

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What year was AV08 MVW registered?

AV08 MVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AV08 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 MVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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