MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust sleeve badly corroded
only just passed emission's
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection on cage (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust sleeve badly corroded
only just passed emission's
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ns headlight aim poor (lense misted)
rear axle bushs worn/perished
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight misted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ns headlight aim poor (lense misted)
rear axle bushs worn/perished
rear coil springs corroded
2 leds out on high level brake light
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
rear brake discs corroding
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
2 leds out on high level brake light
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
osr and nsr tyre cracking on side wall
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
headlight aim poor
osr and nsr tyre cracking on side wall
wipers poor (fitted up side down)
only just passed emissions
play in steering rack arms
rear coil springs corroded
slight brake bind nsr
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
only just passed emissions
play in steering rack arms
rear coil springs corroded
slight brake bind nsr
Child seat fitted to nearside rear
Slight movement in both front wishbone rear bush
Child seat fitted to nearside rear
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight movement in both front wishbone rear bush
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front under trays insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PL57 LNP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LNP, 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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PL57 LNP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2008.
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