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PF57 ZGD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,538 mi
Last recorded87,538 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 ZGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,538 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 84,732 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 84,614 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,612 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 80,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,844 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 76,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,460 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 72,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,114 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,998 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 60,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,445 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 53,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to wear lips on brake discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,995 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,909 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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PF57 ZGD 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 PF57 ZGD, 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 PF57 ZGD registered?

PF57 ZGD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is PF57 ZGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF57 ZGD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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