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KP08 YVT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,102 mi
Last recorded147,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 YVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 147,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 146,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 138,783 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 138,686 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

COOLANT LOW

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 128,064 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 128,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front suspension arm rear bushes de-bonding +split cracked and perished

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205-55-16

Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,949 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 122,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,631 miles

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,912 miles

n/s track rod end dust cover perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2017 85,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

n/s track rod end dust cover perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,937 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,524 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,023 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,169 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm on

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 YVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

KP08 YVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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