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NRX 531K

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

21,442 mi
Last recorded21,442 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 531K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,442 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 21,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn also dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by where shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired of floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by where shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above front of gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anti roll rubbing on axle on the n/s/f

Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,611 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2018 20,611 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Cyclinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 19,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubbing on cross member

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 19,692 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubbing on cross member

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 19,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working intermittent (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both show white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubbing on cross member

Nearside Rear backing plate damp,

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,917 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight underbody corrosion

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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NRX 531K is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NRX 531K, 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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NRX 531K is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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