MOT Status
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128,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
EML illuminated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads
brake pedal slightly spongy
wipers smearing
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads
wipers smearing
fornt tyres cracked and perried on 3mm advise replacement.
rear tyres cracked and perrished.
front tyres are perishing
rear tyres are perishing
front wipers smearing.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 SPM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 AF08 SPM, 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 AF08 SPM registered?
AF08 SPM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2008.
Is AF08 SPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF08 SPM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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