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NG08 WTE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 WTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 100,084 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Heat shield lose center and rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Rear axle beam corroded at both ends

Pass 26 Apr 2022 96,527 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 96,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,447 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,999 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,756 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front steering rack inner arm has slight movement

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front side repeater outer plastic glass slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,647 miles

Nearside front wiper slight smear

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wiper rubber split on end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 54,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 54,010 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,649 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,649 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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NG08 WTE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG08 WTE, 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 NG08 WTE registered?

NG08 WTE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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