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BF08 YGW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,108 mi
Last recorded111,108 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 111,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,385 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 105,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,021 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,742 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,995 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,183 miles

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)

play in both front wiper arms.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 38,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,816 miles

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

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)

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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BF08 YGW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF08 YGW, 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 BF08 YGW registered?

BF08 YGW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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