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AB08 BTW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,012 mi
Last recorded69,012 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,012 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 69,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 64,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 58,766 miles

Cat heat shield loose

Front discs inner faces corroded

Front inner pads becoming low

Slight splitting to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2023 58,766 miles

Cat heat shield loose

Front discs inner faces corroded

Front inner pads becoming low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight splitting to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,656 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 55,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,151 miles

osf rear wishbone bush debonding

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Feb 2021 52,151 miles

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

osf rear wishbone bush debonding

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroding (inner face)

os wish bone rear bush debonding

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,661 miles

osf wishbone rear bush debonding

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

small stone chip

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,100 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,110 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 31,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,549 miles

Rear tyres worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,302 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,620 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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AB08 BTW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc 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 AB08 BTW, 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 AB08 BTW registered?

AB08 BTW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AB08 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BTW 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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