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LT08 NGE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,085 mi
Last recorded75,085 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 NGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 75,085 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 72,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 71,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 door slightly damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,960 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 63,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,022 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre plus perished ()

Pass 12 May 2017 60,761 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3ml

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,102 miles

Windscreen Cracked but doesn't affect view of the road

Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 35,047 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 27,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,540 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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LT08 NGE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT08 NGE, 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 LT08 NGE registered?

LT08 NGE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is LT08 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 NGE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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