MOT Status
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119,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
CAR HAS DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON THE FRONT AND REAR!!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL!!! TYRE IS ALSO 25 YEARS OLD WHICH IS 8 YEARS OLDER THAN THE VEHICLE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust back box in poor condition
Brake cable insecure parking brake cable (1.1.15 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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 Axle deformed and unserviceable spring seat and shocker mounting points bent/damaged (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
CAR HAS DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON THE FRONT AND REAR!!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL!!! TYRE IS ALSO 25 YEARS OLD WHICH IS 8 YEARS OLDER THAN THE VEHICLE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust back box in poor condition
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 3mm tyre tread depth. Also outer sidewall scuffed! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front TYRE 24 YEARS OLD!!![16years older than date of registration of vehicle] WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT!!!
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face & wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face ()
Oil leak, but not excessive rear area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush[as marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper/cable? (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Also lamp insecure? (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade defective/bent? (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [195/65R15,91H] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 3mm tyre tread depth. Also outer sidewall scuffed! (5.2.3 (e))
Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated NOTE: TYRE OVER 24YEARS OLD![185/65R15,88V] (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face & wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face ()
Offside Rear brake caliper binding requires attention?
Oil leak, but not excessive rear area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Alternator drive belt in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)
Under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
o/s/r tyre cracking
Both rear tyres starting to age crack
Both rear tyres starting to age crack
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LR08 KKZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 KKZ, 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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LR08 KKZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2008.
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