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HJ08 RVT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 RVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,264 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 64,264 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 64,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel flap release not operating but can be manually opened

Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,170 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,170 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported passenger side front side airbag wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,063 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 44,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 44,524 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 44,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,100 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2011 28,074 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HJ08 RVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HJ08 RVT, 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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What year was HJ08 RVT registered?

HJ08 RVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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