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KU08 FTO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,212 mi
Last recorded77,212 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 77,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 77,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,754 miles

Rear brake linings getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,401 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 51,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 46,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,645 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,949 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 39,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,568 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 35,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 16,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,752 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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KU08 FTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU08 FTO, 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

How do I check the history of KU08 FTO?

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What year was KU08 FTO registered?

KU08 FTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is KU08 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 FTO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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