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M50 JEE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,653 mi
Last recorded23,653 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 JEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 23,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 23,225 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 22,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 20,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 19,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 18,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 18,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perrished on outer wall

Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished on outer wall

Pass 13 Feb 2017 15,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 14,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,856 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 11,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 5,918 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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M50 JEE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M50 JEE, 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 M50 JEE registered?

M50 JEE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is M50 JEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 JEE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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