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KT08 PJO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,491 mi
Last recorded61,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 PJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,491 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 61,491 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,282 miles

Front Lower both front lower arms rear bushes cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre only 2mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seatbelt not locking on inertia intermittently

exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

high level stop light inop

Fail 29 Nov 2016 57,282 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Front Lower both front lower arms rear bushes cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre only 2mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seatbelt not locking on inertia intermittently

exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

high level stop light inop

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,423 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 53,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,719 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,735 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,920 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 May 2011 26,355 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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KT08 PJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KT08 PJO, 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 KT08 PJO registered?

KT08 PJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is KT08 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 PJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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