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NV08 CEN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,004 mi
Last recorded101,004 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 101,004 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills showing corrosion at rear

Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,167 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone [rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills showing corrosion at rear

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,880 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills showing corrosion at rear

Fail 4 Mar 2024 96,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both outer sills showing corrosion at rear

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,429 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills at rear showing corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,902 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear fog lamp slightly insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,186 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both front top strut mountings noisy in operation

both offside tyres wearing on edges

brake pedal slightly spongey

offside rear fog light slightly insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,865 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 83,840 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine poss head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve is corroded and clamp is failing (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides , sills are damaged

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm, 205/55/16

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front temporary wheel and tyre fitted, space saver , wrong

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,406 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,069 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear wishbone bushed (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,440 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 61,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 52,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,334 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front brake pads low/ discs lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 41,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,386 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,855 miles

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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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NV08 CEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NV08 CEN, 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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NV08 CEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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