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RJ08 OWP

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,360 mi
Last recorded112,360 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,360 miles

Headlight patterns poor

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,610 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 111,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,480 miles

Both sills have corrosion at rear

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 99,935 miles

Front tyres are run flat tyres where not fitted as standard

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Sills have slight corrosion at rear

Pass 22 May 2018 92,961 miles

Offside side repeater lens damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 17 May 2017 87,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade streaking[sp21]

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald/nearly through to cords***225/45R17-91W*** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges bald/nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,132 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front wipers poor & fitted incorrectly

Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads getting low

Front wipers poor & fitted incorrectly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 35,093 miles

boot will not open

Fail 23 May 2012 35,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot will not open

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,616 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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RJ08 OWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ08 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

RJ08 OWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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