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LG08 GXL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,781 mi
Last recorded84,781 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,781 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp aim projected beam image is poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009) (red)

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp aim projected beam image is poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 84,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp aim projected beam image is poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009) (red)

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp aim projected beam image is poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,849 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective slight misting offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp red

slight play offside front upper macpherson strut mount

Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,849 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective slight misting offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp red

slight play offside front upper macpherson strut mount

Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 71,584 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,987 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,388 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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LG08 GXL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG08 GXL, 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 LG08 GXL registered?

LG08 GXL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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