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MT08 KCX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,979 mi
Last recorded133,979 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 133,979 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (WISHBONE MOST BUSH'S WORN/EXCESSIVE PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear TAILGATE SUPPORT DAMPERS/STRUTS WEAK IN OPERATION

Pass 17 Sep 2024 117,879 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (WISHBONE BUSH'S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT/BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear TAILGATE DAMPERS WEAK

Pass 26 Aug 2023 109,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 25 Aug 2023 109,906 miles

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))

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 6 Sep 2022 108,751 miles

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 26 Aug 2022 107,870 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,718 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill, within 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 102,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,116 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front plastic inner arch is insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front plastic inner arch is insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 51,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,535 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,595 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 KCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MT08 KCX, 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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MT08 KCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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