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KU08 TFJ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 TFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,445 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 116,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,081 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 115,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,356 miles

Damage to NSF Sill

Front Suspension Top Mounts have Slight Play

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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 14 Apr 2016 95,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,262 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 82,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,721 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 67,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

near side hand brake binding

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,548 miles

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

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

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

both front disc have corrosion rings on inner surface

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 TFJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU08 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

KU08 TFJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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