MOT Status
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105,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal spongy but not excessive
Exhaust system corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside, lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front wiper blades deteriorating
Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around outer tread. cords or ply not showing yet. 205/55/16 Advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracking, cords or ply not showing yet. Also close to wear markers. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread 205/55/16
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear markers/scrubbing around edges of tread, also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps misty but not adversely affecting output or pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both inner sills showing signs of corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both inner sills showing signs of corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer 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))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on edges
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AG08 DWN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 AG08 DWN, 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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AG08 DWN is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2008.
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