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AD08 CNK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,584 mi
Last recorded65,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 CNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 65,584 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 65,394 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,389 miles

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 18 May 2018 63,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 58,205 miles

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not returning correctly

Fail 23 May 2017 58,205 miles

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not returning correctly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,755 miles

Both the front brake discs are worn, and corroded badly on the inner faces

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On the inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2015 45,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2015 45,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 31,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 22,685 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 18,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,536 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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AD08 CNK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD08 CNK, 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 AD08 CNK registered?

AD08 CNK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AD08 CNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 CNK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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