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PE08 XLZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,337 mi
Last recorded59,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 59,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill corroded/small hole but not considered to weakened prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills showing sign of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 53,560 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,725 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,887 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 45,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,062 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 44,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 42,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 26 May 2017 39,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2017 39,680 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 36,557 miles

Nearside Rear head rest missing

dash showing service due/over due

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2015 32,658 miles

nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 14 May 2014 30,745 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,624 miles

BOTH rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,935 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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PE08 XLZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE08 XLZ, 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 PE08 XLZ registered?

PE08 XLZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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