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J6 WUN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,255 mi
Last recorded71,255 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 WUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 71,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower fog light lens cracked but working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 71,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower fog light lens cracked but working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,295 miles

Offside Rear fog light cracked but not showing light

Pass 14 Sep 2024 67,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 60,898 miles

all coil springs corroded

reversing light missing

Fail 1 Oct 2022 60,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt stalk loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all coil springs corroded

reversing light missing

Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens missing

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2020 57,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,854 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,652 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,651 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 53,325 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,995 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,955 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,256 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,314 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 22,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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J6 WUN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 J6 WUN, 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 J6 WUN registered?

J6 WUN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is J6 WUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 WUN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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