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LB08 RGO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,636 mi
Last recorded153,636 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 RGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 153,636 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 153,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,009 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 144,309 miles

front pads wearing on limit, inside pad not visable

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 1 Dec 2017 144,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads wearing on limit, inside pad not visable

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2016 138,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 119,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 115,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 101,009 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 101,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LB08 RGO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB08 RGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB08 RGO registered?

LB08 RGO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LB08 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 RGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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