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MJ08 ZWG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,895 mi
Last recorded70,895 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 70,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 65,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,927 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 44,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotate

Pass 5 May 2016 41,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,966 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 28 May 2015 40,966 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2014 37,311 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 37,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2011 16,146 miles

Nearside Front 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 ZWG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWG, 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

How do I check the history of MJ08 ZWG?

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What year was MJ08 ZWG registered?

MJ08 ZWG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is MJ08 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 ZWG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ08 ZWG have outstanding finance?

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