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JO08 ANN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,246 mi
Last recorded74,246 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO08 ANN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,246 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,629 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,196 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,950 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 13,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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JO08 ANN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 JO08 ANN, 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 JO08 ANN registered?

JO08 ANN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is JO08 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO08 ANN 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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