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PJ08 RDX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,923 miles

n/s/r brake pads on 1.5mm min. limit

o/s/f tyre as uneven wear and is on 1.6mm min. limit

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,499 miles

Age related cracks in both rear tyres.

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Age related cracks in both rear tyres.

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,755 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2014 36,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2011 15,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PJ08 RDX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ08 RDX, 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 PJ08 RDX registered?

PJ08 RDX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is PJ08 RDX safe to buy?

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