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LD08 EHR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,773 mi
Last recorded69,773 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,730 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer bodywork sill damaged

Nearside Rear plus off side front tyres deteriorating/cracking

Rear high level stop light not working

Rear tailgate hard to open

fuel filter corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2023 67,061 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer bodywork sill damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear plus off side front tyres deteriorating/cracking

Rear high level stop light not working

Rear tailgate hard to open

fuel filter corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,972 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 65,972 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside deteriorated/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,017 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 65,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,279 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 61,279 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has signs of grease on it ,but no signs of a split in it

Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,746 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has signs of grease on it ,but no signs of a split in it

Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear outer gaiter,has grease on it but no signs of any splits in it

Fail 27 Sep 2017 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear outer gaiter,has grease on it but no signs of any splits in it

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer cv gaiter has grease on it ,but no signs of a split

Offside Rear tyre is distorted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 49,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer outer cv gaiter has grease on it ,but no signs of a split

Offside Rear tyre is distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,163 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 44,163 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,878 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,783 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,030 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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LD08 EHR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LD08 EHR, 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 LD08 EHR registered?

LD08 EHR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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