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KP08 UOL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 90,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 83,426 miles

Nearside Front bumper cosmetic damage

Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,426 miles

Nearside Front bumper cosmetic damage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,757 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 66,757 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,780 miles

Offside Front Upper top bush play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,001 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,206 miles

3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,403 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,061 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,956 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW (APPROX 2-3K)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,231 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING COMPLETE INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

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 UOL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

KP08 UOL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is KP08 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 UOL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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