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LR08 NXO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,516 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front sub-frame welding repair covered in underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2022 123,844 miles

Front sub-frame welding repair covered in underseal

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 123,837 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked in chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,338 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,333 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,869 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 108,475 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,882 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,882 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 75,524 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 75,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,493 miles

Advise N/S/F door mirror damaged.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,535 miles

Advise N/S/F door mirror damaged , temp repair done recommend replacement

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,535 miles

Advise N/S/F door mirror damaged , temp repair done recommend replacement

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 NXO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LR08 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

LR08 NXO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is LR08 NXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 NXO shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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