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L222 WRD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,204 mi
Last recorded29,204 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 WRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 29,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 26,034 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,238 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 13,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 12,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 10,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 6,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,086 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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L222 WRD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L222 WRD, 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 L222 WRD registered?

L222 WRD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is L222 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 WRD shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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