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KP08 YXC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,813 mi
Last recorded66,813 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 YXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 66,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

items removed from drivers view

Fail 20 Dec 2024 66,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general underbody corrosion

items removed from drivers view

Fail 19 Dec 2024 66,796 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe and o/s lower suspension arm slightly corroded

o/s headlight output slightly reduced

slight play in n/s and o/s front top mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2023 60,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2022 58,446 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 57,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 55,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 53,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished. 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished. 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 36,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished. 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished. 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,869 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,999 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 YXC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KP08 YXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 YXC registered?

KP08 YXC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is KP08 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 YXC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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