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MJ08 DWF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,256 mi
Last recorded114,256 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 DWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 114,256 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 114,522 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,964 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 106,960 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked-broken (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

glow plug light on

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,738 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 100,714 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,359 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 98,355 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 87,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,472 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,291 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,541 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DWF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWF, 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 MJ08 DWF registered?

MJ08 DWF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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