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M60 MUT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,688 mi
Last recorded41,688 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 MUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 41,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 41,688 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,473 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 39,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,835 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 36,835 miles

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,862 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2017 34,862 miles

Front front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2017 34,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,197 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2016 33,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,110 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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M60 MUT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc 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 M60 MUT, 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 M60 MUT registered?

M60 MUT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is M60 MUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 MUT 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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