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RA08 VBM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,393 mi
Last recorded169,393 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 VBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 169,393 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 169,391 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 169,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 155,184 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 154,553 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged can be read (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes splitting slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,476 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,241 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,592 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 116,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror housing cap insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,584 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,435 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,814 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,772 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 11 Oct 2011 57,306 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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RA08 VBM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RA08 VBM, 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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RA08 VBM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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