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GD08 FNR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,879 mi
Last recorded142,879 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 142,879 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 142,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 138,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,012 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just off limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 129,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dulling (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just off limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,464 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,901 miles

Front discs worn

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to both outer sills

Slight leak from PAS pump area

Fail 1 Oct 2021 104,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front discs worn

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to both outer sills

Slight leak from PAS pump area

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,606 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 97,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,235 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/F outer sill

Slight damage to front subframe

Fail 21 Dec 2019 90,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight damage to front subframe

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/F outer sill

Pass 22 May 2018 67,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracking started between tyre treads

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 22 May 2018 67,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear cracking started between tyre treads

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 60,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,059 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 55,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ALL 4 TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKING

Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,135 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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GD08 FNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD08 FNR, 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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GD08 FNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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