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KV08 NYH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 NYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 134,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 129,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight rust both rear inner sills

Pass 26 Apr 2022 127,814 miles

slight wear in nearside front wishbone

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,536 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front wing mirror casing slightly damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 102,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 89,397 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lens but not emitting white light (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,887 miles

Crack in offside rear lens

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,887 miles

Crack in offside rear lens

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,140 miles

Damage to Offside rear lamp

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,187 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 43,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,239 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)

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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KV08 NYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV08 NYH, 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 KV08 NYH registered?

KV08 NYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is KV08 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 NYH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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