MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
E.S.P.Traction control warning lamp on indicating a fault
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
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PY08 DZH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PY08 DZH, 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 PY08 DZH registered?
PY08 DZH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2008.
Is PY08 DZH safe to buy?
The MOT history for PY08 DZH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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