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LO08 NTL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 NTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,697 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

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

Ns headlamp dim

Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,483 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Ns headlamp dim

Steel wheel fitted to nsr

Fail 20 Jan 2025 113,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Ns headlamp dim

Steel wheel fitted to nsr

Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,887 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,762 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 96,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 86,918 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,208 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,827 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 59,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,049 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2014 42,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 May 2013 33,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,167 miles

osf inner face of disc corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,628 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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LO08 NTL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LO08 NTL, 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 LO08 NTL registered?

LO08 NTL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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