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HY08 NWL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,174 mi
Last recorded57,174 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 57,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,190 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,967 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,390 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,007 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 22,926 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HY08 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

HY08 NWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 NWL shows 10 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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