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HJ08 XSO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,638 mi
Last recorded137,638 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,638 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside side member starting to corrode and damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2025 137,638 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened side member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside side member starting to corrode and damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 129,458 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sidemembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe deterioration

Pass 5 Jun 2023 120,930 miles

Rear tail silencer starting to deteriorate

light screen scratching

rear boot struts in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2023 120,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear tail silencer starting to deteriorate

light screen scratching

rear boot struts in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2022 111,163 miles

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

Rear tail pipe outer skin deteriorating

drivers window inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,391 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2020 85,036 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,724 miles

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))

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

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,270 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded but no exhaust gases leaking

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/intercooler pipe join weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,528 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Jul 2017 67,528 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 43,035 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 43,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside wiper poor condition

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

rear tyres very bad shape ie flat spots

Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,044 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,044 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 26,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f front brake disc poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,249 miles

n/s/f front brake disc poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,897 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 18,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 XSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

HJ08 XSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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