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BN58 YLY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,423 mi
Last recorded61,423 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 YLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 61,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,282 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 60,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Jan 2022 57,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,995 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,317 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,364 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 48,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Track rod end loose on rack end. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ? ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ? ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,141 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,847 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,558 miles

screen marked

wipers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 14,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN58 YLY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN58 YLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN58 YLY registered?

BN58 YLY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BN58 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 YLY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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