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LM08 UXU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,986 mi
Last recorded58,986 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 UXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 58,986 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 58,986 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,515 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 55,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,420 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 47,420 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,608 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 32,608 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,527 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,060 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 27,059 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,048 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 13,042 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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LM08 UXU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM08 UXU, 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 LM08 UXU registered?

LM08 UXU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is LM08 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 UXU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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