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BTL 120B

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,277 mi
Last recorded71,277 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 120B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,277 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 71,263 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,578 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,033 miles

no seatbelts fitted registered 1964

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,655 miles

no seatbelts fitted registered 1964

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,655 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

no seatbelts fitted registered 1964

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,460 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,234 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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BTL 120B is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BTL 120B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BTL 120B?

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What year was BTL 120B registered?

BTL 120B is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is BTL 120B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTL 120B shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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