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LB08 OKE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,643 mi
Last recorded60,643 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,643 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 60,643 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,222 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 58,222 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 43,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,085 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,380 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 OKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKE, 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 OKE registered?

LB08 OKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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