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MT08 LZF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,759 mi
Last recorded68,759 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 LZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 65,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 60,878 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

temporary fuel cap

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2023 56,156 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

misting of oil on sump

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2023 56,156 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

misting of oil on sump

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,220 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

misting of oil on sump

osf track rod end gator slightly deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 52,220 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

misting of oil on sump

osf track rod end gator slightly deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,224 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

ns wiper slightly smeary

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 49,224 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

ns wiper slightly smeary

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 46,795 miles

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

front tyres cracking edges feathering

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Fail 28 Apr 2020 46,795 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres cracking edges feathering

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Pass 19 Jan 2019 42,657 miles

osf tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2019 42,657 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault kts (7.1.6 (a))

osf tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted restricting the inspection of the seat belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper smearing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear child seat fitted restricting the inspection of the seat belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 32,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted restricting the inspection of the seat belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper smearing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear child seat fitted restricting the inspection of the seat belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,711 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 20,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 LZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

MT08 LZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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