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AF08 SPM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 128,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 114,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,082 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,080 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML illuminated

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,984 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,014 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

brake pedal slightly spongy

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 40,014 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,207 miles

fornt tyres cracked and perried on 3mm advise replacement.

rear tyres cracked and perrished.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,508 miles

front tyres are perishing

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,758 miles

front wipers smearing.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,482 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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AF08 SPM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF08 SPM, 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 AF08 SPM registered?

AF08 SPM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is AF08 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 SPM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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