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N5 OCD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,794 mi
Last recorded63,794 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 OCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,348 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,261 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 51,253 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,175 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,361 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2011 28,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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N5 OCD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N5 OCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N5 OCD registered?

N5 OCD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is N5 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 OCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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