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KP08 YTW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,314 mi
Last recorded65,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 YTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 65,314 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 65,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,429 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,463 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,662 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,752 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,835 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,457 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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KP08 YTW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KP08 YTW, 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 KP08 YTW registered?

KP08 YTW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is KP08 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 YTW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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