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HN08 VKX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 101,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Dust Cover Insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 91,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding ( Anticlockwise) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Dust Cover Insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,012 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 85,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,767 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 79,767 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,516 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,069 miles

Emil light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 52,069 miles

Emil light on

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,734 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,924 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 VKX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 HN08 VKX, 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 HN08 VKX registered?

HN08 VKX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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