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N3 JEG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,643 mi
Last recorded30,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 JEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,643 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 30,643 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 25,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 19,665 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))

Fail 26 May 2023 19,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 16,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 16,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 15,989 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 15,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 15,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 15,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,975 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 13,975 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,076 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,921 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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N3 JEG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N3 JEG, 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 N3 JEG registered?

N3 JEG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is N3 JEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 JEG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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