MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front 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 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))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has a stone chip on zone A
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has a stone chip on zone A
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has a stone chip on zone A
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has a stone chip on zone A
brake pad warning light on
nearside front tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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PK08 UVD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 PK08 UVD, 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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PK08 UVD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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