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KU08 GJG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 GJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,894 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 115,891 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,245 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 109,242 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 102,240 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 102,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,389 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 95,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,208 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 79,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing wiper arm broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 64,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,535 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCKER BEARINGS WORN

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 55,535 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCKER BEARINGS WORN

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,404 miles

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

Nearside Wiper arm worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,481 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm & tread starting to crack

Offside front tyre 2.5mm & tread starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,593 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm,,,Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,987 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 25,987 miles

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

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

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 GJG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KU08 GJG, 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 KU08 GJG registered?

KU08 GJG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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