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PST 885

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,989 mi
Last recorded74,989 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPST 885
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front upper suspention mountings noisey advise attention

Fail 5 Sep 2022 74,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front upper suspention mountings noisey advise attention

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 65,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,425 miles

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

advise attention to brake pedle travel

engine man light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,426 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)

Fail 8 May 2015 42,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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 21 May 2014 38,770 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement

offside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement

Fail 20 May 2014 38,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement

offside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,252 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,837 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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PST 885 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PST 885, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PST 885 registered?

PST 885 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is PST 885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PST 885 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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