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833 XUM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,815 mi
Last recorded1,815 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration833 XUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 1,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 1,492 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 1,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 965 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 2,943 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 2,273 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 19 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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833 XUM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 833 XUM, 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 833 XUM registered?

833 XUM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is 833 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 833 XUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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