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NX08 UDV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,615 mi
Last recorded101,615 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 101,615 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under car

Fail 22 Dec 2023 101,610 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under car

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,975 miles

coolant has turned black

slight oil leak from rocker

Fail 20 Jan 2018 83,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also leaking grease out of it (2.2.C.1c)

coolant has turned black

slight oil leak from rocker

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,114 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe sleeve (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,342 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,419 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 29,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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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NX08 UDV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX08 UDV, 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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What year was NX08 UDV registered?

NX08 UDV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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