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OU08 LKK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,222 mi
Last recorded128,222 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,222 miles

Rear axle heavily corroded but maintaining structural strength.

Fail 24 Feb 2026 128,222 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded but maintaining structural strength.

Pass 26 Feb 2025 123,954 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 123,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,987 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 118,987 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,187 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but dosent yield to thumb finger pressure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 105,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but dosent yield to thumb finger pressure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,882 miles

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,573 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,795 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,517 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 May 2014 43,070 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 43,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,946 miles

near side front wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OU08 LKK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OU08 LKK, 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 OU08 LKK registered?

OU08 LKK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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