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LV08 NEU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,608 mi
Last recorded64,608 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 NEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 62,153 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 62,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,014 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 57,014 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 40,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 33,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 30,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 26,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 24,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,322 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 22,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 20,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 17,962 miles

front brake discs worn slight

rear brake discs worn slight

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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LV08 NEU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 LV08 NEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 NEU registered?

LV08 NEU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is LV08 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 NEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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