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KR08 OKN

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,560 mi
Last recorded123,560 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 OKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 115,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 115,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 106,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 101,088 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 96,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,857 miles

n/s/r handbrake lever slightly overpulled

Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

cut in o/s/r tyre close to cord [205/55/16v]

n/s/r handbrake lever slightly overpulled

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,280 miles

both front tyres worn to wear bars, bald on stepped edges [205/55/16v]

centre brake light inop

rear brake application uneven but not excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,761 miles

corrosion on inner face of o/s/f brake disc

front tyres started to wear on edges [205/55/16v]

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,501 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,730 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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KR08 OKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR08 OKN, 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 KR08 OKN registered?

KR08 OKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KR08 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 OKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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