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M28 BMG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 BMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2022 74,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,010 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2021 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 57,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 57,324 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid copper washer Flexi to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 45,367 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 44,084 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 44,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 42,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 37,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,144 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,143 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,143 miles

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

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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M28 BMG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M28 BMG, 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 M28 BMG registered?

M28 BMG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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