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MV08 UHL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 UHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,951 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 81,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 75,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 68,207 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 68,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 60,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 56,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 46,745 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 36,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,219 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 35,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 26,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 7,594 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 4,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

MV08 UHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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