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AA08 FJX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop position

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock Mount Has Play

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 67,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop position

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper shock mount has play

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

Pass 15 May 2024 65,542 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper shock mount has play

Pass 18 May 2023 63,781 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 63,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 62,270 miles

Engine bay cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,268 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (205/5516 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust corroding

Pass 27 May 2021 58,599 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 58,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 55,941 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 22 May 2019 51,803 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 48,453 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 48,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Wiper split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2017 43,964 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread getting low and perishing

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

Offside front tyre tread getting low and perishing

Pass 17 May 2016 38,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and elements reduced output (1.2.1b)

Front both tyre wear on edge

Front discs rust

all tyres minor cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 38,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and elements reduced output (1.2.1b)

Front both tyre wear on edge

Front discs rust

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres minor cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 34,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre is perished.

off side rear tyre is perished.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 21 May 2014 30,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

service brake pedal shows extensive travel.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 7 May 2013 27,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 4 May 2012 24,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

at least 1 light source at the rear high level stop lamp is inoperative.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

Pass 9 May 2011 21,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 21,764 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

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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AA08 FJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AA08 FJX, 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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AA08 FJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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