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ND08 CGE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 CGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 139,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,741 miles

service light on dash (service over due)

Fail 28 Aug 2018 129,741 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached door mirror (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror damage (snapped)

nail in offside rear tyre close to outer edge (may not be fixable to close to edge)

service light on dash (service over due)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,430 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in wall

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in wall

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to check seatbelt

Fail 10 Sep 2015 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to check seatbelt

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,260 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 68,260 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 53,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,000 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,720 miles

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

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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ND08 CGE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 ND08 CGE, 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 ND08 CGE registered?

ND08 CGE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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