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AM08 XGE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,847 mi
Last recorded131,847 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 131,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,861 miles

Nearside Outer Sill is damaged.

Fail 24 Mar 2020 126,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill is damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,121 miles

Nearside Outer sill is damaged.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 120,121 miles

Nearside Outer sill is damaged.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,797 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid on outer edge 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,024 miles

Nearside Outer sill is damaged.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,419 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Sill is damaged.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Split in tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill is dented.

Rear brake discs and pads are heavily worn.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside outer sill is dented.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake disc is heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer sill is dented.

Offside front brake disc is heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,944 miles

Nearside outer sill dented.

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service light is on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,746 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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AM08 XGE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AM08 XGE, 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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AM08 XGE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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