MOT Status
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113,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts have slight lift play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front indicator lens missing
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front indicator lens missing
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides front upper mounts have slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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BJ08 OTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BJ08 OTN, 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 BJ08 OTN registered?
BJ08 OTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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