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AK08 FFM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,859 mi
Last recorded132,859 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 132,859 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,463 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 126,400 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting infront of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting infront of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,967 miles

Spare tyre defective close to legal limit ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,187 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2015 90,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,728 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,807 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,789 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK08 FFM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK08 FFM, 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 AK08 FFM registered?

AK08 FFM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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