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PL57 LNP

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,738 mi
Last recorded113,738 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 LNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 113,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 113,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,293 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 102,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,070 miles

2 leds out on high level brake light

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 89,198 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,130 miles

only just passed emissions

play in steering rack arms

rear coil springs corroded

slight brake bind nsr

Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,868 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Slight movement in both front wishbone rear bush

Fail 28 Feb 2018 70,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,898 miles

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

front under trays insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,773 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,074 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 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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