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L16 JWS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 JWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,048 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 111,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 108,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,686 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 102,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both RENEW ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,171 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 97,161 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 85,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 80,752 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))

Fail 16 May 2019 80,752 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 29 May 2018 75,962 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 70,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,648 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,648 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,173 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 41,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,330 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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L16 JWS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L16 JWS, 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 L16 JWS registered?

L16 JWS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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