MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front outer lense on indicator damaged
both n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded
both rear tyres saw toothing
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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)
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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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AO58 HAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2008.
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