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BG08 EXX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 77,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 76,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shockabsorber dust covers slightly worn ,offside front shockabsorber top mount slight free play.

Fail 10 Dec 2022 76,166 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shockabsorber dust covers slightly worn ,offside front shockabsorber top mount slight free play.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,548 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,548 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2019 67,343 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,146 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,123 miles

offside front outer brake pad getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front outer brake pad getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,852 miles

both front tyres cracked on tread area

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2012 13,852 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres cracked on tread area

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,435 miles

deterioration to wiper blades.

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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BG08 EXX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG08 EXX, 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

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What year was BG08 EXX registered?

BG08 EXX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is BG08 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 EXX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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