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AYD 883H

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,843 mi
Last recorded46,843 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYD 883H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 46,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,689 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,416 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,899 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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AYD 883H is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,187cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYD 883H, 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 AYD 883H registered?

AYD 883H is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is AYD 883H safe to buy?

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