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KP08 OTV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 OTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp slightly damage from corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both headlamps sun bleached

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING.(URGENT!)

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIOTATING.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY RUSTING & IN POOR CONDITION,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE SORT A.S.A.P. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD,3MM-1MM INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 92,261 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,357 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,093 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,309 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 46,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,130 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 34,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 27,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,684 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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KP08 OTV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 KP08 OTV, 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 KP08 OTV registered?

KP08 OTV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KP08 OTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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