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K16 HUB

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 HUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror glass deteriated

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 110,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification not fitted properly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror glass deteriated

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,283 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades smearing x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken off at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken off at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs poor on inner faces pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,352 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 103,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,413 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 56,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 56,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,718 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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K16 HUB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K16 HUB, 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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K16 HUB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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