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KV08 MDN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,136 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,098 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 69,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 40,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres shows signs of age

Pass 29 Jan 2016 22,566 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2015 20,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,292 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 19,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,535 miles

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,417 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 13,417 miles

Front 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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KV08 MDN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 KV08 MDN, 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 KV08 MDN registered?

KV08 MDN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is KV08 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 MDN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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