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JR51 BEE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR51 BEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,583 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes OS/NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades worn, recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drivers window will not open, suspect faulty switch. Recommend repair

Offside Front Offside front wiper appears shorter than standard. Recommend double checking size when next replacing blade

Fail 24 Jul 2024 85,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both dipped beam patterns unsatisfactory. Lenses polished at VTS and rectified, aims checked and adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers topped up at VTS, now working normally. (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades worn, recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drivers window will not open, suspect faulty switch. Recommend repair

Offside Front Offside front wiper appears shorter than standard. Recommend double checking size when next replacing blade

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,607 miles

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

Rear Lower handbrake just made 16%

Fail 6 Jul 2023 75,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill + wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,373 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 65,372 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,497 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 38,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 32,965 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 32,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2014 31,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 31,952 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,905 miles

front disc corroded into pad contact area on faces

osr tyre cracking slightly in the tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,466 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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JR51 BEE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JR51 BEE, 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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JR51 BEE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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