MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,781 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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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LG08 GXL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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