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KA05 POW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,035 mi
Last recorded74,035 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 POW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken/damaged and insecure. water ingress behind the lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 56,640 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mounting has excessive up/down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken/damaged and insecure. water ingress behind the lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3-4mm

Fail 31 Mar 2022 52,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3-4mm

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,921 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,730 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,363 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,363 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,212 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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KA05 POW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KA05 POW, 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

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What year was KA05 POW registered?

KA05 POW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is KA05 POW safe to buy?

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