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RE08 HHC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 116,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

srs light faulty

Fail 24 Jun 2019 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 93,822 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,681 miles

exhaust back box rotton

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,564 miles

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

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

There is surface corrosion to both front brake discs.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,911 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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RE08 HHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE08 HHC, 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 RE08 HHC registered?

RE08 HHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is RE08 HHC safe to buy?

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