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X8 ESR

2022 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,909 mi
Last recorded40,909 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 ESR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,172 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 35,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,240 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 80,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,629 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,260 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 70,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,751 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,811 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Oct 2015 32,811 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside rear brake slightly binding

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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X8 ESR is a 2022 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X8 ESR, 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 4 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X8 ESR?

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What year was X8 ESR registered?

X8 ESR is a 2022 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2022.

Is X8 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 ESR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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