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NA08 AGZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,563 mi
Last recorded136,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 AGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2023 136,563 miles

Central exhaust blowing

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle beam corrodded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,586 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,350 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 87,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,702 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,641 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,075 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,380 miles

hight level brake lamp 40% is not working

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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NA08 AGZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NA08 AGZ, 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 NA08 AGZ registered?

NA08 AGZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is NA08 AGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA08 AGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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