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LC08 FAB

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,712 mi
Last recorded146,712 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 146,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 145,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 145,738 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 144,447 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 144,413 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,765 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 142,765 miles

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,108 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 141,108 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,490 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 138,490 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,458 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear hand brake lever not returning fully

Fail 25 Apr 2019 132,428 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake lever not returning fully

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 129,586 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 129,586 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,140 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,553 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,463 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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LC08 FAB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC08 FAB, 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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LC08 FAB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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