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NL08 AHF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 AHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 111,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 111,600 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 106,936 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,935 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,146 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 94,099 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,771 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,617 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Eye level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Eye level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,176 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 10,176 miles

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

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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NL08 AHF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL08 AHF, 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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NL08 AHF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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