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JW02 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,108 mi
Last recorded49,108 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 47,426 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,541 miles

Indicator switch faulty main beam (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,027 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Nov 2016 42,027 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,368 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,909 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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JW02 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 JW02 BUG, 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 JW02 BUG registered?

JW02 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for JW02 BUG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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