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KA57 DZW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,054 mi
Last recorded94,054 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 DZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front head light aim re adjusted once bulb fitted

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 94,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam inc side light bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head light aim re adjusted once bulb fitted

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all unchanged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,537 miles

Nearside inner wheel rim slightly bent

Offside wiper blade slightly split

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 64,537 miles

Nearside inner wheel rim slightly bent

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

Offside wiper blade slightly split

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,204 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,484 miles

engine cover fitted.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,347 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,456 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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KA57 DZW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KA57 DZW, 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 KA57 DZW registered?

KA57 DZW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KA57 DZW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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