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KC08 PER

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,840 mi
Last recorded116,840 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC08 PER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,060 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 101,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,948 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 92,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,482 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 87,482 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,282 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,863 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,863 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,554 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 45,539 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,117 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,486 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,013 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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KC08 PER is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC08 PER, 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 KC08 PER registered?

KC08 PER is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is KC08 PER safe to buy?

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