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HV08 KKG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,700 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads low

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,987 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 73,987 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,943 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 60,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,392 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,812 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,287 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,948 miles

front discs have slight pitting / corrosion on brake face

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,140 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,355 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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HV08 KKG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HV08 KKG, 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 HV08 KKG registered?

HV08 KKG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is HV08 KKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 KKG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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