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HJ08 JTU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,272 mi
Last recorded74,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 JTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 74,272 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 74,270 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,233 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,952 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 38,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,625 miles

coolant at minimum level

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,339 miles

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

removed mobile phone holder that was interfering with indicator control

service light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,326 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)

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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HJ08 JTU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ08 JTU, 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 HJ08 JTU registered?

HJ08 JTU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HJ08 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 JTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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