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N40 JOR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,116 mi
Last recorded81,116 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 JOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,116 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,634 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,985 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,799 miles

Central high level brake light has bulbs not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,771 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,793 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,949 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 49,949 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2012 32,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 24,982 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

Fail 3 Sep 2011 24,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

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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N40 JOR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 N40 JOR, 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 N40 JOR registered?

N40 JOR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is N40 JOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 JOR 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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