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JH52 JOS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,614 mi
Last recorded74,614 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH52 JOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 74,529 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,247 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 67,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,816 miles

Offside Front strut top mount slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,120 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,103 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mounting has slight play

Power steering pump has slight seepage unable to identity specific location further investigation required (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack around the drivers bottom of the windscreen but does not obscure drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,885 miles

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

Rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,947 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,874 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 42,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,475 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,764 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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JH52 JOS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JH52 JOS, 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 JH52 JOS registered?

JH52 JOS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is JH52 JOS safe to buy?

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