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LE57 GZM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,467 mi
Last recorded99,467 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 GZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,467 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,614 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,561 miles

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

Gearbox Damp

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Damp With Grease

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,213 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 17 Feb 2018 76,098 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,508 miles

chip in screen

Fail 17 Feb 2017 68,508 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,326 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,004 miles

slight play both front top strut mounts

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,973 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,667 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 29,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,323 miles

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

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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LE57 GZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol 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 LE57 GZM, 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 LE57 GZM registered?

LE57 GZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is LE57 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 GZM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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