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N44 VON

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 VON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 87,922 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,005 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN N/S/F

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,297 miles

Brake pedal has limited reserve travel

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 83,294 miles

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

Brake pedal has limited reserve travel

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear hand brake cable or caliper lever partially seized

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel cooler damp underneath

offside rear brake caliper lever worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,002 miles

All four tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Nearside front tyre Avon 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Nearside rear tyre Uniroyal 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre Avon 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Uniroyal 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,581 miles

Nearside front tyre Uniroyal 205/55ZR16 4-5-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Semperit 205/55R16 6-7-5 mm

Offside front tyre Uniroyal 205/55ZR16 4-5-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Continental 205/55R16 4-5-4 mm

Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted.

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

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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N44 VON is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N44 VON, 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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N44 VON is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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