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L10 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,074 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges very close to limit

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,083 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 75,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,669 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 61,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,502 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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L10 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L10 BUG, 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 L10 BUG registered?

L10 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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