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KO08 XZS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 92,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,716 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 87,710 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting light output and not allowing a beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,413 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rad inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,334 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,315 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,231 miles

nearside front direction indicator lamp, missing lens

abnormal noise from engine drive belt

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

abnormal noise from engine drive belt

exhaust corroded

nearside front direction indicator lamp, missing lens

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Fail 21 Jul 2015 61,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,800 miles

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

both rear tyres perished condition

front number plate poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres perished condition

front number plate poor condition

n/s/r lamp lens loose

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Body damage to various panels

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,546 miles

both rear tyres perished

front registration slight damage

front undertray adrift/insecure

nearside rear lamp insecure/damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

front registration slight damage

front undertray adrift/insecure

nearside front flasher damaged

nearside mirror insecure/damaged

nearside rear lamp insecure/damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,538 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,139 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 25,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KO08 XZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KO08 XZS, 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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KO08 XZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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