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B8 HOB

2026 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,046 mi
Last recorded127,046 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 HOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 127,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

suspension rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 125,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 123,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 123,422 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,399 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 109,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer and main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer and main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 109,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer and main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer and main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2017 100,832 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,845 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenley

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenley

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 73,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F tyre outer wall has kerb damage

O/S/F tyre outer wall has kerb damage

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,267 miles

n/s front brake disc corroded

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)

split in o/s rear tyre strongly recommend renew

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,551 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 30,551 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,644 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 16,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,554 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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B8 HOB is a 2026 Volkswagen Beetle in Black. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B8 HOB, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B8 HOB is a 2026 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2026.

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