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NM08 ZRC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,429 mi
Last recorded46,429 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 ZRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,929 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 42,377 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 41,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre siedwall= slightly perished

both front wiper blades = slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2016 40,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,250 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 31,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,001 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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NM08 ZRC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 NM08 ZRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NM08 ZRC registered?

NM08 ZRC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is NM08 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 ZRC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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