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PG08 GGK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 GGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 76,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,411 miles

Brakes Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard Switch has been Pushed in Slightly But Still Operational

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires to be Changed Soon - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 60,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brakes Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard Switch has been Pushed in Slightly But Still Operational

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires to be Changed Soon - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,550 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,590 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension mountings slightly noisy.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,685 miles

Offside Front Bumper damage

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,642 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,854 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 24,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 9,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 4,788 miles

warning lamp indicates a fault in the engine management system

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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PG08 GGK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PG08 GGK, 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 PG08 GGK registered?

PG08 GGK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is PG08 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 GGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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