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MA08 WPF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,826 mi
Last recorded130,826 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 130,826 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 130,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 125,545 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,258 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 118,258 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,506 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,147 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,188 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)

front wipers starting to smear

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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MA08 WPF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA08 WPF, 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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MA08 WPF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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