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MF57 ZFH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,896 mi
Last recorded110,896 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 ZFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,896 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 110,896 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,222 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front cover missing on seat belt locking mechinism

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

brake pad wear warning light on.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,393 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,472 miles

accident damage to n/s outer sill

o/s front seat seat belt buckle shroud damaged but not affecting operation of seat belt

Fail 30 Dec 2015 72,472 miles

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

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

accident damage to n/s outer sill

o/s front seat seat belt buckle shroud damaged but not affecting operation of seat belt

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,353 miles

n/s & o/s handbrake cables outer sheild deteriorated allowing ingress of water

Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,010 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,614 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 26,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,677 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,256 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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MF57 ZFH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF57 ZFH, 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 MF57 ZFH registered?

MF57 ZFH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is MF57 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF57 ZFH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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