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349 XUL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,984 mi
Last recorded22,984 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration349 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,984 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged close to cords. Advise replacement

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 22,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,921 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 19,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer saide wall

vehicle suspension soft

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,246 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 19,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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349 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 349 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 349 XUL registered?

349 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is 349 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 349 XUL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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