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AG08 DWN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,510 miles

Brake pedal spongy but not excessive

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside, lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,890 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around outer tread. cords or ply not showing yet. 205/55/16 Advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracking, cords or ply not showing yet. Also close to wear markers. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,285 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear markers/scrubbing around edges of tread, also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps misty but not adversely affecting output or pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,109 miles

Both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,109 miles

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

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

Both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 84,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 82,986 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 82,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 71,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,745 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,176 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 34,531 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2012 30,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 26,433 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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AG08 DWN 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 77.3%.

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 AG08 DWN, 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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AG08 DWN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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