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KO08 YCP

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 YCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer case deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2021 82,226 miles

Nearside 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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer case deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,972 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 77,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 72,610 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,646 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,356 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 60,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wiper blade split

eml on

Pass 3 Oct 2015 53,374 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 53,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,777 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 38,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,994 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,794 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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KO08 YCP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KO08 YCP, 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 KO08 YCP registered?

KO08 YCP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KO08 YCP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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