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825 XUF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,957 mi
Last recorded12,957 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration825 XUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 12,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 12,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 8,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 1,744 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 1,744 miles

Offside Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 90,196 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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825 XUF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 825 XUF, 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

How do I check the history of 825 XUF?

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What year was 825 XUF registered?

825 XUF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is 825 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 825 XUF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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