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OP55 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,455 mi
Last recorded47,455 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOP55 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 47,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 47,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,181 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,626 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,071 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,188 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,905 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,961 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,750 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 18,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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OP55 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OP55 BUG, 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 OP55 BUG registered?

OP55 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is OP55 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OP55 BUG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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