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K19 PGH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 PGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 96,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 94,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 91,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 87,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 84,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 83,657 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 74,128 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 74,128 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 71,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,349 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 69,349 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 67,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 67,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 64,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 64,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 62,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 59,754 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring incomplete

Pass 31 May 2011 56,304 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking

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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K19 PGH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K19 PGH, 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 K19 PGH registered?

K19 PGH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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