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NL08 WVV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,745 mi
Last recorded166,745 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 166,745 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 166,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 146,277 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 146,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) both inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 123,097 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 123,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,964 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 102,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 86,758 miles

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

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are just off the 2mm wear indicator blocks

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,820 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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NL08 WVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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