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LT02 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,324 mi
Last recorded100,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,324 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 99,635 miles

both rear sills corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,875 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 95,872 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2023 90,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 88,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,639 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 79,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,601 miles

travel in handbrake excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 57,795 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,740 miles

unable to visually inspect inner rear brake pads

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,256 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight handbrake travel

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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LT02 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LT02 BUG, 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 LT02 BUG registered?

LT02 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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