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KK08 AZB

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK08 AZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 115,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top suspension mountings worn/noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top suspension mountings worn/noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,431 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging junk on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearings slightly rough when turned lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearings slightly rough when tuned lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 94,431 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging junk on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearings slightly rough when turned lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearings slightly rough when tuned lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 85,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 70,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Made in 2008 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn / corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and o/s/r tyres worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Made in 2008 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn / corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and o/s/r tyres worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r + n/s/f +o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges

oil leak from filter ?

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,483 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s head light slightly loose

Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s head light slightly loose

Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,638 miles

front tyres worn very close to wear limit

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KK08 AZB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KK08 AZB, 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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KK08 AZB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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