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LN08 XFK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,949 mi
Last recorded105,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 XFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 105,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,940 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking heavily (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,932 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking heavily (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,755 miles

centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken

front tyres no tread outer edges

play in nearside steering arm area, may require attention

Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,755 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken

front tyres no tread outer edges

offside hand brake lever stuck forewards

offside rear coil spring corroded

play in nearside steering arm area, may require attention

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts on inner wall *Strong Advise* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 75,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,543 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,401 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,895 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 60,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 30,528 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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LN08 XFK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN08 XFK, 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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LN08 XFK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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