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BK08 XWA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 XWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,727 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 94,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high not fully secure (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,322 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside OUTER SILL SLIGHTLEY DAMAGED

Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,058 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 73,014 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rusty rear box

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,757 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking/offside rear sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking/offside rear sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,822 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge of tread area

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 30 May 2012 43,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,960 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)

slight movement in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

slight movement in offside inner steering rack joint

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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BK08 XWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK08 XWA, 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 BK08 XWA registered?

BK08 XWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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