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OE08 HNW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,554 mi
Last recorded58,554 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,554 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS sill has been damaged corrosion has set in, split in the metal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill has slight damage

Fail 20 Apr 2023 57,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill has slight damage

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,729 miles

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,100 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 55,100 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam NS/OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,556 miles

Nearside sill dented

Fail 15 Mar 2019 51,551 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill dented

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,217 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2017 46,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Box Rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,049 miles

Under tray is insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2016 43,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under tray is insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,674 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

handbrake button missing .but still works

Fail 24 Jun 2014 36,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,407 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,407 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,574 miles

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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OE08 HNW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OE08 HNW, 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 OE08 HNW registered?

OE08 HNW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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