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S4 JHF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,857 mi
Last recorded69,857 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 JHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,857 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,619 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,988 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,988 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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S4 JHF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S4 JHF, 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 S4 JHF registered?

S4 JHF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is S4 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 JHF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S4 JHF have outstanding finance?

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