MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front tyres getting low in tread
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres getting low in tread
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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