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R60 CEP

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 CEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,772 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,318 miles

Front and Rear suspension, significantly lowered

Fail 14 Feb 2023 83,316 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension, significantly lowered

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on outer edge, Would advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 75,838 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,463 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,813 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,597 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,232 miles

drivers seat belt does not lock as fast as the other seat belts

Fail 12 Feb 2015 48,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,125 miles

slight misting around oil filter

rear break pads getting low

inconsistant engine revs

nail to o/s front tyre

slight perishing to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2012 42,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front break pads low

inconsistant engine revs

lip to front break disks

nail to o/s front tyre

rear break pads getting low

slight misting around oil filter

slight perishing to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,021 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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R60 CEP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R60 CEP, 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 R60 CEP registered?

R60 CEP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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