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N2 PFU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 PFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,267 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 May 2026 64,266 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 60,212 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 55,028 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 55,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 50,580 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 46,385 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 46,359 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2021 42,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 41,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer 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 4 May 2018 38,127 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front sun visor clip broken but not dropping down (secure)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 36,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,385 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 34,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 33,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,098 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,041 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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N2 PFU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N2 PFU, 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 N2 PFU registered?

N2 PFU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for N2 PFU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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