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PL57 EOZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 EOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,692 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

service light on

Fail 9 Oct 2018 99,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working resevoir topped up (3.5 (a))

service light on

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,098 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,084 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,757 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 18 Oct 2012 29,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,829 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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PL57 EOZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL57 EOZ, 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 PL57 EOZ registered?

PL57 EOZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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