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LE08 LBK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,355 mi
Last recorded159,355 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 LBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 159,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 159,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,455 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2021 146,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs are pitted on inside face

Pass 8 Nov 2019 12,921 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 129,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,133 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and splits in sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,204 miles

front plate cracked

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 34,458 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LE08 LBK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LE08 LBK, 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 LE08 LBK registered?

LE08 LBK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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