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KV08 WZS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,871 mi
Last recorded38,871 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 WZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,871 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 38,870 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 35,810 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,367 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 26,337 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,935 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,467 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 22,465 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,777 miles

all four tyres cracking (205/55 R16 91V Continental)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 20,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres cracking (205/55 R16 91V Continental)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 14,440 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,709 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 10,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KV08 WZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

KV08 WZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 WZS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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