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MV08 BKF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 93,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,138 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,367 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,204 miles

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)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 50,130 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,572 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 43,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 23,443 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 23,443 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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MV08 BKF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 MV08 BKF, 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 MV08 BKF registered?

MV08 BKF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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