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N400 CAT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,547 mi
Last recorded40,547 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 CAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from swept area. ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,450 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded within 30 cm of rear axle mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 35,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 33,833 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,511 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight condensation in rear lamps

Pass 10 Jan 2018 28,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,333 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front headlight aim within tollerance but low

tyre size 205/55r16v

Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,209 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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N400 CAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N400 CAT, 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 N400 CAT registered?

N400 CAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is N400 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 CAT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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