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N2 CLF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,117 mi
Last recorded113,117 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 CLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 113,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Readings off scale (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BOTH BOTH rear outer sills 30cms of rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall of tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front of outer sill badly corroded /both sills in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,415 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 111,406 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake resistance on both rears (hand brake arms not fully returning) (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake resistance on both rears (hand brake arms not fully returning) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 107,472 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 96,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 96,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRont brake efforts (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 89,958 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,943 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 78,941 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,540 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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N2 CLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N2 CLF, 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 N2 CLF registered?

N2 CLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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