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PE08 XLW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,898 mi
Last recorded90,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 90,898 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lens cracked

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,141 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 74,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill, coved in body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 64,589 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 57,550 miles

Both rear tyres perished and beginning to crack.

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

front pads worn low

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,531 miles

exhaust corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 49,531 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55 zr16 91w uniroyal (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bothrear tyres perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2014 39,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,838 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,285 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 24,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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PE08 XLW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PE08 XLW, 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 PE08 XLW registered?

PE08 XLW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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