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MJ08 OMF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,934 mi
Last recorded90,934 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,491 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 83,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 38% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre/ nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear light unit full of water

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 77,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 68,747 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,927 miles

exhaust corroded

offside wing mirror damaged

rear brake discs showing wear

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 May 2019 51,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,140 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,489 miles

o/s/f indicator lense damaged but not effecting the light opperation

Fail 17 Mar 2014 27,489 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f indicator lense damaged but not effecting the light opperation

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,999 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 7,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OMF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ08 OMF, 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 MJ08 OMF registered?

MJ08 OMF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is MJ08 OMF safe to buy?

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