MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside 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 wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated
exhaust starting to deteriorate
Spare tyre defective ()
dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rubber gaitors on both front shock absorbers deteriorated
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust starting to deteriorate
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rubber gaiters on both front shock absorbers deteriorated
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust starting to deteriorate
Both rear tyres cracking
exhaust starting to deteriorate
nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
cracks showing on both rear tyres
exhaust starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
cracks showing on both rear tyres
exhaust starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MD08 SVA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 MD08 SVA, 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 MD08 SVA registered?
MD08 SVA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 2008.
Is MD08 SVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD08 SVA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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