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BV08 OZH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,923 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 103,614 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,806 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 93,759 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,120 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,120 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 75,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,938 miles

Nearside Front NSF fog lamp inop

Fail 29 Oct 2018 62,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF fog lamp inop

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

Offside Front inner wing liner touching wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 59,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 55,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak From filter. ()

Oil level on min.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,389 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

note offside rear tyre cracking to sidewall and treaded areas

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

note offside rear tyre cracking to sidewall and treaded areas

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,575 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,045 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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BV08 OZH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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