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L15 AXO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 AXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,483 miles

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

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,564 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,753 miles

advisory engine cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 46,094 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))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 40,013 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 37,838 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 31,380 miles

off side front tyre is starting to perish.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 18 May 2015 28,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 24,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 21,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side front wiper blade rubber is split and smearing the screen.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 28 May 2012 18,806 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 18,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L15 AXO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L15 AXO, 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

How do I check the history of L15 AXO?

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What year was L15 AXO registered?

L15 AXO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is L15 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 AXO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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