MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front indicater lens missing
exhaust box rear corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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MA08 TAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MA08 TAV, 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 MA08 TAV registered?
MA08 TAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2008.
Is MA08 TAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA08 TAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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