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LM08 WRZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,962 mi
Last recorded49,962 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 WRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,962 miles

Nearside no glass fitted

reverse light not working

Fail 26 Sep 2024 49,962 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside no glass fitted

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Mirror glass missing.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 49,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Mirror glass missing.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 48,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing. ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,346 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boot inner clips poor and slight leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps weak (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shock mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 47,346 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boot inner clips poor and slight leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps weak (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shock mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 46,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,471 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,471 miles

Bumper insecure Offside rear bumper/ likely to cause injury when grazed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,284 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 43,595 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 43,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,402 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 35,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,495 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 20,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,162 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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LM08 WRZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM08 WRZ, 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 LM08 WRZ registered?

LM08 WRZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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