MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General surface rust on underbody
Rear A bit smoky when cold
several suspension components rusty
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 Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear brake disc inner faces corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake disc inner faces corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
fuel cap not checked unable to open fuel flap
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and has cracks between tread blocks, not quite to cords yet.
Offside rear tyre deteriorated and has cracks between tread blocks, not quite to cords yet.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and has cracks between tread blocks, not quite to cords yet.
Offside rear tyre deteriorated and has cracks between tread blocks, not quite to cords yet.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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LY08 DLO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LY08 DLO, 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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LY08 DLO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2008.
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