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AA08 RJO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,069 mi
Last recorded36,069 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,069 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 34,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,852 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 32,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,497 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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AA08 RJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 AA08 RJO, 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 AA08 RJO registered?

AA08 RJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AA08 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 RJO 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.

Does AA08 RJO have outstanding finance?

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