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AO58 HAU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,515 mi
Last recorded178,515 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 HAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 178,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower suspension arm worn but no excessive movement at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed but not reducing strength or within 30cm of a mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 168,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2022 158,311 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 148,016 miles

Nearside front indicator light unit/reflector damaged (in front bumper)

Offside door mirror indicator unit damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 148,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside front indicator light unit/reflector damaged (in front bumper)

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

Offside door mirror indicator unit damaged

Uneven wear on rear tyre inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 141,230 miles

N.S.R and O.S.R outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front Indicator lense damaged

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,754 miles

Nearside Front outer lense on indicator damaged

both n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

both rear tyres saw toothing

Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,754 miles

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

Nearside Front outer lense on indicator damaged

both n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

both rear tyres saw toothing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 120,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,851 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 71,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,042 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 492,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,429 miles

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 20 Apr 2011 28,336 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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AO58 HAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 AO58 HAU, 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 AO58 HAU registered?

AO58 HAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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