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OJZ 2650

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 2650
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 164,581 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 152,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 152,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 146,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 135,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 135,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 131,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 120,932 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,444 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 113,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,921 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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OJZ 2650 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJZ 2650, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJZ 2650 registered?

OJZ 2650 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is OJZ 2650 safe to buy?

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