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LR08 OPY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,854 mi
Last recorded65,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 65,854 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 65,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 60,535 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 60,535 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 55,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 55,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,659 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 3 Mar 2020 38,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,047 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre On 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,554 miles

Advise corrosion on lower parts of rear coil springs

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,350 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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LR08 OPY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR08 OPY, 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 LR08 OPY registered?

LR08 OPY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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