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LR08 FLL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,613 mi
Last recorded157,613 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 157,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 141,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 132,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 132,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 108,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,458 miles

N/S hand brake lever not returning to stop

N/S/R tyre is on 2mm and is out of shape 225/45 R17

O/S/R tyre is starting to go out of shape

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,458 miles

N/S hand brake lever not returning to stop

N/S/R tyre is on 2mm and is out of shape 225/45 R17

O/S/R tyre is starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,535 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,285 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,509 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,012 miles

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

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

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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LR08 FLL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR08 FLL, 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 LR08 FLL registered?

LR08 FLL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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