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NA08 RUO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 RUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,507 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 105,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 102,397 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 102,322 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 99,131 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,128 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,677 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,673 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2019 93,469 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 88,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,435 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,259 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 41,257 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,145 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,194 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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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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