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MY52 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,682 mi
Last recorded65,682 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY52 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 65,682 miles

Nearside windscreen washer could be better

Offside Front anti roll bar link close to fouling drive shaft

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2025 65,682 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer could be better

Offside Front anti roll bar link close to fouling drive shaft

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,557 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,199 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,021 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,382 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 42,376 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,494 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 33,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,565 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 11,524 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2012 8,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres feathering edges

tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 28 Apr 2012 8,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres feathering edges

tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,240 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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MY52 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MY52 BUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY52 BUG registered?

MY52 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is MY52 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY52 BUG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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