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MJ08 BDV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,703 mi
Last recorded168,703 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 168,703 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 168,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split open 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded no leaks

Exhaust middle sleeve coroded/broke

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil light on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2025 158,544 miles

Oil level warning lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Mar 2025 158,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil level warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Apr 2024 148,285 miles

Low engine oil light displayed on dash.

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

No flash on high beam.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 148,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Low engine oil light displayed on dash.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

No flash on high beam.

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2023 134,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2023 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 120,388 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 100,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both developing slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both developing corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Developing Corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2019 94,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both developing slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both developing corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Developing Corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2018 82,365 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 82,365 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 70,558 miles

Rear (BOTH) coil springs corroded

back box section of exhaust corroded

Front (BOTH) brake discs pitting

Front (BOTH) coil springs corroded

Rear (BOTH) brake discs corroding and lipped

Rear (BOTH) brake discs corroding and lipped

engine cover and under tray fitted effecting visual inspection

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,713 miles

Front both tyres wearing close to the limit also slight cracking

Front both wiper arms worn .. movement when tested

brake peddle slight spongy when pressed

engine covers fitted top and underneath effecting visual inspection

oil leak possible engine area

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,347 miles

offside rear brake caliper arm not fully returning

Fail 30 Aug 2014 44,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,135 miles

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

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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MJ08 BDV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ08 BDV, 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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MJ08 BDV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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