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PL57 OHS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,068 mi
Last recorded113,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 OHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,852 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 84,147 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack no cord showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack no cord showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 76,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,122 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 38,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 21 Jan 2013 29,129 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,385 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 OHS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PL57 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

PL57 OHS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is PL57 OHS safe to buy?

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