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KP08 OWX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,060 mi
Last recorded116,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 OWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,060 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to both rear sills off side and near side

Fail 4 Jan 2024 116,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to both rear sills off side and near side

Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small bulge side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,519 miles

EML light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

EML light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre gouged side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear offside brake binding slightly

Rear offside tyre gouged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,203 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,668 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 OWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP08 OWX, 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 KP08 OWX registered?

KP08 OWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is KP08 OWX safe to buy?

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