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J63 GCH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,250 mi
Last recorded1,250 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ63 GCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 1,250 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 413 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering head bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2022 404 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Front brake requires adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement Throtle body loose restricting brake lever operation (1.1.15 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Brake lever stiff, not returning fully. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Gear lever mounting bracket insecure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2021 394 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 11 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 May 2018 4,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in head set bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 4,609 miles

advisory ,,/ slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 3,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 3,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Front shock absorber insecure (9.2.7a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 2,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 2,320 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011

Oil leak

advisery; speedometer missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advisery; speedo missing

Fail 13 Aug 2010

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advisery; speedo missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009
Fail 9 Jul 2009

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,249 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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J63 GCH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J63 GCH, 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 J63 GCH registered?

J63 GCH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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