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KT08 OOJ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,837 mi
Last recorded63,837 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 OOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 63,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 63,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb replaced to pass (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade replaced to pass (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs scored and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,458 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 54,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,508 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,629 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,066 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 39,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,236 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,697 miles

both front tyres close to limmits and cracking/damage to sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,103 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 21,103 miles

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

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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KT08 OOJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 KT08 OOJ, 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 KT08 OOJ registered?

KT08 OOJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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