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BN08 HHY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,524 mi
Last recorded114,524 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,524 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Seriously worn ()

Nearside outer sill seriously corroded

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine malfunction indicated also burning oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Also electronic power control symbols EPC illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front to centre sleeved clamp broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords HOLE IN TYRE CORD/PLY FELT WITH BLUNT INSTRUMENT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SERIOSLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Seriously worn ()

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,370 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 104,370 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 99,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,096 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 78,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 78,036 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,899 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 58,866 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,915 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 46,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 2 May 2013 46,048 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)

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,216 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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BN08 HHY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN08 HHY, 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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BN08 HHY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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