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HW08 JAN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,723 mi
Last recorded54,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 JAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 54,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 54,721 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,342 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 40,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working water inside light unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end boot is cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,688 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 28,688 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,224 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 22,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,556 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 19,556 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,421 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,627 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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HW08 JAN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW08 JAN, 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 HW08 JAN registered?

HW08 JAN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is HW08 JAN safe to buy?

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