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211 XUL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 2276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,375 mi
Last recorded4,375 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,276cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,680 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 1,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 1,662 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 520 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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211 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 211 XUL, 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 211 XUL registered?

211 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is 211 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 XUL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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