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HN08 AHG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 AHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 67,552 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re-check in approx' 3,000 miles. Note will require new brake discs at next pad change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 50,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re-check in approx' 3,000 miles. Note will require new brake discs at next pad change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,997 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming worn

Rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 23,972 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 23,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,943 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Splits on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,151 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 8,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,406 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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HN08 AHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HN08 AHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN08 AHG registered?

HN08 AHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is HN08 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 AHG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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