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AO08 AWF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,981 mi
Last recorded53,981 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 53,981 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 53,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamps rusted to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 49,577 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,781 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer axle beam surface corroded

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to Zone - C (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,989 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,348 miles

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

both front tyre 3mm of tread and perished

Fail 26 Feb 2019 44,331 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyre 3mm of tread and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished treads

Fail 28 Feb 2018 41,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pad thickness low

front tyres perished treads

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,005 miles

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)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,005 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,741 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,752 miles

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

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

Rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 17,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO08 AWF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO08 AWF, 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 AO08 AWF registered?

AO08 AWF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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