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AG08 DWA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,491 mi
Last recorded59,491 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 DWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,491 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 59,491 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,249 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 57,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,683 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, rear bushes weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 52,683 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both upper bearings worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, rear bushes weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear callipers, handbrake levers not returning to stops.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,844 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edges & uneven wear. advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,782 miles

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

uneven wear in both rear tyres

Fail 12 Aug 2020 46,782 miles

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

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

uneven wear in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,950 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,093 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,093 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 advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,996 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,757 miles

both rear tyres show signs of perishing in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,416 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil over filled

slight damage to nsr tyre inner wall

Fail 28 Jan 2013 24,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil over filled

slight damage to nsr tyre inner wall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,485 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 20,954 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)

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

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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AG08 DWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AG08 DWA, 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 AG08 DWA registered?

AG08 DWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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