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LA08 AUP

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,220 mi
Last recorded51,220 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 AUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 51,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 50,807 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 50,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 50,618 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 50,580 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 49,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 47,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside same (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,867 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,601 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,919 miles

Both front tyre valves are showing perishing

Both rear tyres are starting to show perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,865 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 18,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 8,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,549 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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LA08 AUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LA08 AUP, 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 LA08 AUP registered?

LA08 AUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LA08 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 AUP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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