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AD57 UHG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,021 mi
Last recorded183,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 183,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 167,224 miles

CENTRE REAR HIGHLIGHT INOPERATIVE

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER/OUTER EDGES.CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 167,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

CENTRE REAR HIGHLIGHT INOPERATIVE

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER/OUTER EDGES.CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 160,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,958 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear backbox casing corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2021 157,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear backbox casing corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2020 152,310 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

O/s/f McPherson strut upper attachment has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2020 151,448 miles

BACK BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED

NS REAR TYRE SLIGHT PERISHED OUTER WALL

REAR REG PLATE SLIGHT DISTORTION

Pass 16 Mar 2019 149,359 miles

vehicle under structure is slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 149,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle under structure is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 147,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 144,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 137,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 128,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 125,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AD57 UHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD57 UHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 UHG registered?

AD57 UHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is AD57 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UHG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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