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BP08 XGX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 125,704 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 120,610 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 120,609 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,654 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,676 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 101,274 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 101,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fit new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively New blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,003 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,517 miles

Nearside Front Check strap

Oil leak Slight leak on engine ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 89,327 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,290 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,224 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 51,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BP08 XGX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP08 XGX, 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 BP08 XGX registered?

BP08 XGX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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