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LB08 FCX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,954 mi
Last recorded37,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 37,954 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearomost bush, bonding seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 36,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,066 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 31,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 28,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,751 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 24 May 2017 25,948 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 18 May 2016 24,614 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 24,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 22,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres show perishing to tread area

Pass 22 May 2014 19,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 May 2013 16,110 miles

All tyres perished.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 13,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 10,879 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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LB08 FCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LB08 FCX, 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 LB08 FCX registered?

LB08 FCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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