MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Silencer corroded but not blowing.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on out side edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill damaged but not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Belts not tested seat belts covering .
Rear Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.
Nearside Steering system fouling Steering rack gaiter so twisted that it wont turn when vehicle is raised. (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering system fouling Steering gaiter so twisted wont allow steering to turn while vehicle is raised. (2.1.4 (a))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid wont open so could not inspect floor or structure. (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on out side edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill damaged but not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Belts not tested seat belts covering .
Rear Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre close to ware bars
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (inner ball joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre close to ware bars
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BV08 JBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BV08 JBO, 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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BV08 JBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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