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AV08 FWL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,601 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges/perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end/drumstick slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link or tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,893 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 82,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,406 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills at axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

blades juddering

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,825 miles

Cambelt due??

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Cambelt due??

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 70,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,639 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,655 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)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,035 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)

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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AV08 FWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV08 FWL, 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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AV08 FWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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