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KU08 GVV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,092 mi
Last recorded73,092 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 GVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 73,092 miles

Nearside Rear Sill panel damaged.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill panel corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,908 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Sill panel exposed. Corrosion risk if not treated.

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,116 miles

Offside Front Sill panel exposed which will cause corrosion issue.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sill panel exposed which will cause corrosion issue.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,686 miles

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,243 miles

Reversing lamp not working.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 61,240 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,012 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,159 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,286 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,750 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 GVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GVV, 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

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What year was KU08 GVV registered?

KU08 GVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is KU08 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 GVV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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