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LN08 ZZL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,391 mi
Last recorded101,391 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 ZZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,391 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE ON MOT LIMIT EFFORT 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 101,389 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE ON MOT LIMIT EFFORT 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,044 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise new front wiper blades

Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,371 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,689 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre flat

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 75,341 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre flat

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 70,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 55,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,250 miles

Both front tyres wearing low approx 3mm tread left and heavily worn on edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,555 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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LN08 ZZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LN08 ZZL, 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 LN08 ZZL registered?

LN08 ZZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LN08 ZZL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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