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OHZ 4157

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,884 mi
Last recorded122,884 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHZ 4157
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 122,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 16 Feb 2026 122,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 25 Feb 2025 117,042 miles

Front Brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator showing signs of weeping

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both skipping (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 116,940 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both skipping (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 113,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 110,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,916 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 88,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,151 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,969 miles

both front wheels slightly grabbing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,184 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 58,184 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 51,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,086 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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OHZ 4157 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OHZ 4157, 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 OHZ 4157 registered?

OHZ 4157 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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