MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Cable too tight (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body damage
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body damage
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper , low effort (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre cracking in sidewalls
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NA08 RUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 NA08 RUO, 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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NA08 RUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2008.
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