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LL08 UUC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,837 mi
Last recorded75,837 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 UUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 75,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,944 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,347 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 36,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,530 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre scuffed on the sidewall.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,428 miles

Front Discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 27,020 miles

Both rear tyres are showing cracks.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 27,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres are showing cracks.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,728 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 9,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 4,377 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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LL08 UUC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LL08 UUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL08 UUC registered?

LL08 UUC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is LL08 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 UUC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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