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HN08 ZNC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,906 mi
Last recorded115,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ZNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,906 miles

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JET WEAK...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 115,900 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO SERVO NOT WORKING... (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,213 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade rubber split.

Rear Lower Both rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very light wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,378 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,157 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 56,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 46,629 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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HN08 ZNC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN08 ZNC, 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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HN08 ZNC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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