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KU08 FNE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 FNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 94,926 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 90,097 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 90,091 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,716 miles

Nearside WIPER ARM DEFECTIVE

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,240 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 84,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,934 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack between the tread

front windscreen wipers intermittently not working

Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack between the tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,372 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,133 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 56,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,096 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,455 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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KU08 FNE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU08 FNE, 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 KU08 FNE registered?

KU08 FNE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KU08 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 FNE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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