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68,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop position
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock Mount Has Play
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop position
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper shock mount has play
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper shock mount has play
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Engine bay cover and undertray fitted
Exhaust corroding
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (205/5516 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine bay cover and undertray fitted
Exhaust corroding
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
service brake pedal shows travel.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Wiper split
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre tread getting low and perishing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre tread getting low and perishing
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and elements reduced output (1.2.1b)
Front both tyre wear on edge
Front discs rust
all tyres minor cracking
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and elements reduced output (1.2.1b)
Front both tyre wear on edge
Front discs rust
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all tyres minor cracking
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side rear tyre is perished.
off side rear tyre is perished.
service brake pedal shows travel.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.
service brake pedal shows extensive travel.
various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.
off and near side rear tyres are perished.
service brake pedal shows travel.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
at least 1 light source at the rear high level stop lamp is inoperative.
off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.
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AA08 FJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AA08 FJX, 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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AA08 FJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2008.
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