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MV08 ZDZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 ZDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,220 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 95,220 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,541 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 91,541 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 82,404 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,320 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,318 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,616 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 71,616 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,158 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 67,158 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside 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 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))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,333 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,990 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 52,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,337 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Offside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,571 miles

small oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,311 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 ZDZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MV08 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

MV08 ZDZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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