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AY08 EMM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,141 mi
Last recorded115,141 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 EMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 115,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 115,136 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front subframe corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 114,924 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front subframe corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,985 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust middle metal mountings not in rubber mountings but resting on cross member and small blow on joint to back box

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded or fitter cracked

No main beam flash ?

Offside Front Brake disc outer face dirt ?

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind wheel arch liner (loose at bottom both sides ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak a round sump plug

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,537 miles

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

knock coming from vehicle on reverse

Fail 17 Aug 2020 103,536 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))

knock coming from vehicle on reverse

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAZARD lamps fault

n/s front flasher damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,664 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f indicator lens damage

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,702 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,076 miles

rear brake discs are slightly pitted and scored

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,357 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,947 miles

offside front brake disc pitted

small tear in offside wiper blade rubber

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 EMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMM, 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 EMM registered?

AY08 EMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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