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KS08 BSX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 BSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 132,050 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,317 miles

underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,939 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 125,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 124,350 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 116,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 116,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 76,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,129 miles

rear pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2013 49,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,142 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 35,142 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,150 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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KS08 BSX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS08 BSX, 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 KS08 BSX registered?

KS08 BSX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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