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MW57 ZSR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,998 mi
Last recorded127,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 ZSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 127,998 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 127,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.833 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 6.40% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.83% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1147ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 12 May 2020 115,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2020 115,688 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lymda sinsor foult (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,675 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,531 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,941 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (not end!!) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,310 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,345 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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MW57 ZSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW57 ZSR, 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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MW57 ZSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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