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LV08 XBU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,268 mi
Last recorded46,268 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,268 miles

Nearside Damage to outer sill

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,921 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 45,920 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,529 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

boot struts becoming weak

Fail 5 Apr 2022 42,529 miles

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

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (not repairable

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked

Nearside wiper smear

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

boot struts becoming weak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,213 miles

boot open warning stays on

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre worn at edges and becoming badly cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre worn at edges and perishing

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and perished on edges

Nearside Rear minor cracks to tyre

Offside Front tyre becoming worn, cracked and perished on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,389 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear minor cracks on tyre

Offside Front indicator lamp unit slightly deteriorated

Offside Front minor cracks on tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,389 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear minor cracks on tyre

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

Offside Front indicator lamp unit slightly deteriorated

Offside Front minor cracks on tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,557 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 27,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 22,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 9,204 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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LV08 XBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XBU, 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 LV08 XBU registered?

LV08 XBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is LV08 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 XBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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