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JB04 TPB

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 TPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TOP MOUNT HAS PLAY - SPRING BROKEN UNABLE TO FULLY TEST

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,539 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 115,537 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,083 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 106,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump drain (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,244 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 90,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,701 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to perish/crack

Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,234 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,263 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,793 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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JB04 TPB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JB04 TPB, 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 JB04 TPB registered?

JB04 TPB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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