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KP08 UNR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,178 mi
Last recorded138,178 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,338 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded, but still meet requirements. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Lift in both front top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 133,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps no beam pattern - polish lenses - PRS. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded, but still meet requirements. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Lift in both front top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively LH wiper blade split, replace blade - PRS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,703 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mounts slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHF tyre worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 128,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head lamps no beam pattern - polish lenses.- PRS. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mounts slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHF tyre worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LHF side light not working - replace bulb. - PRS. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam RH low beam not working - replace bulb - PRS. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,415 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 120,412 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,829 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 116,829 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 114,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,155 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 102,265 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,228 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,491 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 UNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

KP08 UNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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