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AY08 YYB

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,206 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 90,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box baffles loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,659 miles

1/ o/s rear sill backing becoming corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,303 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 67,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working light unit req (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,428 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 58,958 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to nearside front mirror unit

moisture in nearside rear light unit

tail gate struts broken

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,851 miles

Corrosion/pitting around edges of front brake discs

FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND SPLITTING

Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Corrosion/pitting around edges of front brake discs

FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND SPLITTING

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,510 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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AY08 YYB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY08 YYB, 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 AY08 YYB registered?

AY08 YYB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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