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MD08 SVA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,272 mi
Last recorded61,272 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 SVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 61,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 61,265 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,588 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,993 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 50,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,014 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,184 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,377 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Spare tyre defective ()

dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,923 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

Rubber gaitors on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,444 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rubber gaiters on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,444 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,364 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

exhaust starting to deteriorate

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

cracks showing on both rear tyres

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cracks showing on both rear tyres

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2012 20,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,320 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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MD08 SVA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD08 SVA, 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 MD08 SVA registered?

MD08 SVA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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