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KS08 BSU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,594 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 98,328 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 98,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,574 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,319 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 80,318 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 78,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 76,122 miles

Reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,909 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass taped into position

Pass 24 May 2017 63,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,632 miles

Oil leak under engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 56,623 miles

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

Oil leak under engine

Pass 20 May 2015 41,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,794 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 29,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 23,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,288 miles

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

wipers starting to smear screen

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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KS08 BSU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS08 BSU, 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 KS08 BSU registered?

KS08 BSU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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