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PJ08 UEA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,274 mi
Last recorded39,274 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 UEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 39,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 37,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,481 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 36,481 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv gaiters are split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel is missing a wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod dust cover is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,479 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,847 miles

advise n/s front and o/s front and rear tyres all showing signs of ageing recommend replacement

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,693 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,319 miles

advise on front wiper condition

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,456 miles

advise high level stop light inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,171 miles

front brake discs pitted

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 UEA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ08 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

PJ08 UEA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is PJ08 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 UEA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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