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M7 BNR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,554 mi
Last recorded58,554 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 BNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,554 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre cracked worn on outside edge

off side rear tyre cracked in tread

rear box corroded and the exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre cracked worn on outside edge

off side rear tyre cracked in tread

rear box corroded and the exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light out

Fail 4 Jul 2014 41,203 miles

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light out

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,121 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,366 miles

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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M7 BNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M7 BNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M7 BNR registered?

M7 BNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is M7 BNR safe to buy?

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