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KY08 FYF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,981 mi
Last recorded83,981 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,981 miles

Headlight lenses going opaque poor pattern

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,338 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Rear of exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,520 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Rear of exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,822 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 77,821 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,435 miles

Back box outer skin corroded and starting to peel off

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox join area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,435 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Back box outer skin corroded and starting to peel off

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox join area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,032 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,985 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 7 Mar 2015 48,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,192 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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KY08 FYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KY08 FYF, 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 KY08 FYF registered?

KY08 FYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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