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BJ08 OTN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,604 mi
Last recorded113,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 113,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,498 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 105,498 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,409 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts have slight lift play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 102,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 102,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,791 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 96,791 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,119 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2022 86,119 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,632 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides front upper mounts have slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,052 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2012 23,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,766 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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BJ08 OTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ08 OTN, 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 BJ08 OTN registered?

BJ08 OTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 OTN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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