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KR57 OBW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,653 mi
Last recorded118,653 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 OBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 118,653 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside wiper arm worn at hinge

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

drivers seat backrest catch not releasing

Fail 11 Oct 2023 118,653 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside wiper arm worn at hinge

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

drivers seat backrest catch not releasing

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2022 112,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 104,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level at min

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,063 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 100,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,892 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,094 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,205 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,468 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,574 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 OBW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 KR57 OBW, 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 KR57 OBW registered?

KR57 OBW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is KR57 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 OBW 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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