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LM57 EVH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,260 mi
Last recorded51,260 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 EVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,260 miles

both front tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges. recommend renewal

n/s/f brake imbalance evident of 22%. recommend inspection

passenger door mirror damaged. recomend renewal

rear brake pads are worn low

Fail 12 Jun 2018 51,260 miles

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

both front tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges. recommend renewal

n/s/f brake imbalance evident of 22%. recommend inspection

passenger door mirror damaged. recomend renewal

rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,699 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rear most mounting bushes deteriorated with play evident

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,140 miles

both front wishbone bushes are deteriated

damage evident to passenger door mirror. recommend renewal

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,764 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 38,696 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 36,442 miles

n/s/f mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,868 miles

air bag light on

emissions failed first run recommend fuel treatment

offside and nearside front discs pitted on inside edges

Fail 16 Feb 2012 32,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

emissions failed first run recommend fuel treatment

offside and nearside front discs pitted on inside edges

Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns wing mirror damaged not failior as 2 obligatory mirrors in place

Fail 5 Feb 2011 27,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

ns wing mirror damaged not failior as 2 obligatory mirrors in place

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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LM57 EVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LM57 EVH, 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 LM57 EVH registered?

LM57 EVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LM57 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 EVH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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