MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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F/n/side Cv gator slight leak
Front brake discs worn low
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
F/n/side Cv gator slight leak
Front brake discs worn low
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
high level brake light missing
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
high level brake light missing
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
high level stop light not connected
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
exhaust tail box corroded not blowing
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
exhaust tail box corroded not blowing
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust back box condition
oil warning light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AG08 CXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 AG08 CXR, 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 AG08 CXR registered?
AG08 CXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is AG08 CXR safe to buy?
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