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LC08 WBM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,081 mi
Last recorded101,081 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 WBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 101,081 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 96,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 94,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,996 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F & O/S/F shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips on zone 'A' and larger stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F & O/S/F shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips on zone 'A' and larger stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,349 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WBM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC08 WBM, 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 LC08 WBM registered?

LC08 WBM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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