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HY08 NWF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,652 miles

backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,880 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,696 miles

both rear tyre treads on legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,791 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,268 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 60,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,265 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades split at ends

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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HY08 NWF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HY08 NWF, 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 HY08 NWF registered?

HY08 NWF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is HY08 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 NWF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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