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AV08 GNY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,091 mi
Last recorded48,091 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 48,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,271 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Under shield fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Jan 2019 46,271 miles

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

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn increased lift/play in upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Mar 2018 44,723 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,935 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 36,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,155 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,026 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 28,928 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,981 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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AV08 GNY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV08 GNY, 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 AV08 GNY registered?

AV08 GNY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AV08 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 GNY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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