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PG08 WTX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,292 mi
Last recorded88,292 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 WTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,292 miles

Offside indicator lens damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2025 88,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside indicator lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 73,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,932 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,552 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 57,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,482 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 47,482 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,101 miles

both rear tyres age cracking and wearing outer shape on inner edges (low)

n/s/ front low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 38,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus age cracks 07. also out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus age cracks 07. also out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,850 miles

age related cracks on both rear tyres.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 13,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,129 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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PG08 WTX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

PG08 WTX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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