MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside 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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
start corrosion inc coil springs,exhaust etc
small oil leak
TYRES :- o/s/r inside shoulder uneven tread,front tyres start inside edge wear.
both front brake disck,s corrroded
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MK08 HAX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MK08 HAX, 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 HAX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2008.
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