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PL08 GOA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 123,864 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 123,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front slight suface cut in inner side tyre wall

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,154 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,154 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,200 miles

Front tyres getting low in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,144 miles

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

Front tyres getting low in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,555 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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PL08 GOA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL08 GOA, 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 PL08 GOA registered?

PL08 GOA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is PL08 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 GOA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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