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A21 FDW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

167,601 mi
Last recorded167,601 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 167,601 miles

Some surface corrosion present in multiple areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 161,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

backbox exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all inflated to 36psi (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all inflated to 36psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 157,738 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,822 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 91,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 152,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,243 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 86,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,478 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 137,840 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 137,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,650 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 122,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,987 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,891 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,891 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,149 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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A21 FDW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 A21 FDW, 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 A21 FDW registered?

A21 FDW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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