MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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 ?
n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge
o/s head light slightly loose
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
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)
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)
front tyres worn very close to wear limit
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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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