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RE08 OBS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,228 miles

Both hand brake levers on the rear brake Caliper not fully returning

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch inner damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened @ lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear parts of the Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 16 Jan 2026 107,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both hand brake levers on the rear brake Caliper not fully returning

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch inner damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened @ lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear parts of the Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2016 dot code cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf dip beam bulb did not immediately illuminate

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,959 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened near suspension arm bolt for front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint not part of the arm very slight play felt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,959 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted temp repair with tape (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened near suspension arm bolt for front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint not part of the arm very slight play felt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 87,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs changing now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tested wet

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,857 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 70,857 miles

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

front undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,063 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,982 miles

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

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

exhaust box corrosion

front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,736 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scuffs to front bumper.

Pass 6 May 2011 26,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 26,759 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres worn to limit, need changing now

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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RE08 OBS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE08 OBS, 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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RE08 OBS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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