MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded, not excessive
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded, not excessive
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Slight Movement in Top Mount
Nearside Front Slight Movement in Top Mount
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake disc corroding/rusty
Offside rear lamp lens damaged
Offside Front Inner light rusting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HV58 GJZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HV58 GJZ, 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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HV58 GJZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2008.
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