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ALC 726A

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,137 mi
Last recorded69,137 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 726A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 69,137 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,137 miles

Nearside Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,253 miles

slight surface rust under body, no holes found, Rust appearing to off side rear wing just outsdide of area

slight travel in foot brake when applied , effort good, all brakes locked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,135 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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ALC 726A is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ALC 726A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALC 726A registered?

ALC 726A is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is ALC 726A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 726A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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