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NX08 SLZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,754 mi
Last recorded104,754 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 SLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 26 Sep 2025 104,744 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 27 Sep 2024 96,798 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 96,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,845 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 94,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,683 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,825 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2018 82,803 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,797 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box showing signe's of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,992 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r tyre tread close to wear indicators

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,970 miles

Advise coolant leak on radiator

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,302 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NX08 SLZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NX08 SLZ, 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 NX08 SLZ registered?

NX08 SLZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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