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ALC 741A

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,935 mi
Last recorded25,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 741A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,935 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight bind on the nearside front wheel

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 741A is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 741A, 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

How do I check the history of ALC 741A?

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What year was ALC 741A registered?

ALC 741A is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is ALC 741A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 741A shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALC 741A have outstanding finance?

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