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GRT 54C

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,541 mi
Last recorded6,541 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRT 54C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 6,541 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 4,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 4,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 4,501 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

floor corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 2,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 1,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 1,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front hub has slight lift on pin

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,208 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front hub has slight lift on pin

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 94,906 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,513 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 91,659 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

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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GRT 54C is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRT 54C, 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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GRT 54C is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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