MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear tyre nailed
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blades smearing
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Coolant leak
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ08 RVN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 MJ08 RVN, 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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How do I check the history of MJ08 RVN?
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What year was MJ08 RVN registered?
MJ08 RVN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2008.
Is MJ08 RVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJ08 RVN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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