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HJ08 KVG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,174 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 8 Sep 2023 77,174 miles

engine lamp on

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 77,151 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,006 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 64,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 58,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre 2.5-3mm Tread Remaining

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,709 miles

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

nearside rear inner brake pad appears low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,101 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 36,101 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,407 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,570 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to wear limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,484 miles

front tyres on 3mm

slight cracks in all tyres

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 KVG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ08 KVG, 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 KVG registered?

HJ08 KVG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 KVG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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