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PJ08 UAS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,730 mi
Last recorded50,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 UAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,730 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 50,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,374 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 49,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & is over 10 years old (2014) 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE 205/55R16 91V

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 48,469 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is 10 Years old (2014) 205/5516 91V

Offside Front Tyre is over 10 Years old (2005) 205/5516 91V

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,865 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable 20/55R16 91V

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 45,141 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced DISCONECTED (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 45,140 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LINE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,696 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 43,696 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 21" Bosh wipers fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 40,921 miles

Brake fluid ageing

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre yellow chalk

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges Conti 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,127 miles

Front both sides brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2019 38,127 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre sidewall yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres splitting and perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,342 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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PJ08 UAS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ08 UAS, 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 PJ08 UAS registered?

PJ08 UAS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is PJ08 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 UAS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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