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KR57 MXY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,410 mi
Last recorded179,410 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 MXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 179,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to breakaway (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 179,395 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 177,050 miles

Coolant leak rad leaking ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2025 177,050 miles

Coolant leak rad leaking ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up water (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively changed both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 170,788 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute switch /stalk owner can work it new one back order (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 170,779 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working tell tell and nearside not working stalk faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 162,442 miles

Front Upper slight play strut mounts/top mounts

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted ()

indicator stick have to hold for nearside oil level low on dipstick

Fail 4 Jan 2023 162,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted ()

indicator stick have to hold for nearside oil level low on dipstick

Pass 14 Jan 2022 151,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front head lamp reduced out put not as bright

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 151,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front head lamp reduced out put not as bright

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 142,511 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 142,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 138,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,585 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 130,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 124,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,220 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 100,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,766 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 82,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,581 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 73,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,176 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 59,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,454 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,750 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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KR57 MXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KR57 MXY, 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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KR57 MXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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