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HG57 YZE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,180 mi
Last recorded40,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 YZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 40,180 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 37,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 35,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 35,225 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jan 2023 34,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,725 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 31,725 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 30,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,591 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 26,653 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 26,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,866 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,584 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 18,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,830 miles

both rear tyres light cracking of tread and sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,685 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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HG57 YZE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG57 YZE, 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 HG57 YZE registered?

HG57 YZE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is HG57 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 YZE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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