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AX08 DFC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,291 miles

Exhaust centre and back boxes corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General age related corrosion to suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate does not open from outside

Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,248 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside inner faces heavily worn/corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate does not open from outside

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 80,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside inner faces heavily worn/corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play. No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate does not open from outside

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid difficult to open/catch modified

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play.No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and age cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 73,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot lid difficult to open/catch modified

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside strut top bushes or bearings have noticeable wear or free play.No noticeable movement on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and age cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 68,519 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2021 62,638 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,054 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on side wall but no cords showing

Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,419 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 32,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX08 DFC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX08 DFC, 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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AX08 DFC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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