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128,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Sill has corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Small chip in windscreen.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Flickering and not fully illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake light not working
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Central Brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
both rear tyres cracking in tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracking in tread
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AV08 HUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 HUU, 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 HUU registered?
AV08 HUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2008.
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