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KT08 OZM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

255,347 mi
Last recorded255,347 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 OZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 255,347 miles

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

Nearside Outer cill corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer cill corroded.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 249,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 249,068 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 239,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S and O/S inner and outer sills corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 239,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 227,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 218,693 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 218,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 206,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded and leaking exhaust gas rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 192,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 179,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 164,310 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 164,310 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 141,563 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,030 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit with uneven wear

Fail 17 Jun 2014 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit with uneven wear

Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 98,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,635 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,687 miles

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

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

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

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 OZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KT08 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

KT08 OZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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