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MK08 DZG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 DZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,906 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 89,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 80,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 78,126 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 78,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very small hole size o a 5p (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 74,332 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very small hole size o a 5p (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,924 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,799 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 7 Jul 2011 24,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,213 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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MK08 DZG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK08 DZG, 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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MK08 DZG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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