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MT08 JWA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,426 mi
Last recorded126,426 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,426 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 122,439 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,119 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,773 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Epc light on

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,397 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 109,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,968 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 103,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,063 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED THE TEST (17%)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,796 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,514 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,514 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,169 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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MT08 JWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MT08 JWA, 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 MT08 JWA registered?

MT08 JWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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