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NX08 UDB

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 62,108 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 62,108 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper lever stuck forward (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s rubber boots are perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,356 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 60,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,990 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s track rod end rubber dust cover boot has age related cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2024 58,990 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s track rod end rubber dust cover boot has age related cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s (age related cracking to the rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor due to the outer lens condition

Fail 29 Mar 2023 57,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s (age related cracking to the rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor due to the outer lens condition

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,198 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 55,198 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,069 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has slight wear on the edges

Fail 30 Mar 2021 53,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated n/s front n/s rear o/s rear (20 psi ) (5.2.3 (l))

n/s/front tyre has slight wear on the edges

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,601 miles

not all light sources are working in the centre stop lamp

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,646 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,088 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 21,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,935 miles

Both front tyres arte worn down close to the limit

Nearside front outer C.V. gaiter has grease present in the outer most pleat

Fail 18 Feb 2011 17,935 miles

Both front tyres arte worn down close to the limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front outer C.V. gaiter has grease present in the outer most pleat

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 UDB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

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

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