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RJ08 FSK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,446 mi
Last recorded101,446 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose x3 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,112 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 96,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,366 miles

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft inner cv joint bolted flange leaking grease.

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,365 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft inner cv joint bolted flange leaking grease.

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

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

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reverse light inop

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reverse light inop

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,663 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

wiper split

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,350 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,638 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,638 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,385 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 11,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 11,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJ08 FSK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 RJ08 FSK, 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 RJ08 FSK registered?

RJ08 FSK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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