MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti freeze leak (from around water pump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to low output and n/s not working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lens need polishing (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded with in rear subframe mounting points prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and /o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust corroded
drivers interior door handle insecure
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
rear exhaust deteriorated
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 ns os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around welded seams (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear exhaust box delaminating but not leaking
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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KS08 AVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 KS08 AVY, 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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KS08 AVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2008.
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