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JW57 BEX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW57 BEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,570 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,402 miles

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,645 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2024 72,645 miles

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,050 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 69,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,962 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,828 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,449 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,655 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 29,655 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,675 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)

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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JW57 BEX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JW57 BEX, 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

How do I check the history of JW57 BEX?

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What year was JW57 BEX registered?

JW57 BEX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is JW57 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW57 BEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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