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101,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
both outer sills showing corrosion at rear
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone [rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both outer sills showing corrosion at rear
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both outer sills showing corrosion at rear
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both outer sills showing corrosion at rear
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both outer sills at rear showing corrosion
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
offside rear fog lamp slightly insecure
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
both front top strut mountings noisy in operation
both offside tyres wearing on edges
brake pedal slightly spongey
offside rear fog light slightly insecure
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine poss head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve is corroded and clamp is failing (6.1.2 (a))
Front both sides , sills are damaged
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre on 3mm, 205/55/16
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front temporary wheel and tyre fitted, space saver , wrong
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear wishbone bushed (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
offside front brake pads low/ discs lipped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamp flash inop
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NV08 CEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 NV08 CEN, 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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NV08 CEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2008.
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