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KJ08 FWL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,379 mi
Last recorded55,379 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 55,379 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower EXHAUST BACKBOX SLUGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT CAUSING ANY LEAK OF GASSES

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT BUT PREVENTING INGRESS OF DIRT OR GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL OVER LOWER ENGINE BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,952 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,470 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 45,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2021 43,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 41,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing trye cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 28,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,817 miles

Cracking in the nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres on 3mm

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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KJ08 FWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc 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 KJ08 FWL, 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 KJ08 FWL registered?

KJ08 FWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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