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BP57 FJV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 130,197 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

play in steering rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2022 126,296 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 126,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 126,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,214 miles

E.M.L light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 88,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,519 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,251 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,251 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 66,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,408 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to both outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,164 miles

accident damage to n/s & o/s sills

front brake pads 90% worn & discs heavily lipped

n/s/r shock absorber shroud holed

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm ( o/s/r tyre also cracking in tread)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,545 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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BP57 FJV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP57 FJV, 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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BP57 FJV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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