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KY08 OHT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,039 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,988 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 103,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 98,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 98,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,875 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 86,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,669 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,728 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre's are cracking

has slight oil leak from sump plug

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 70,728 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyre's are cracking

has slight oil leak from sump plug

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,456 miles

exhaust mid/rear corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,884 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,322 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper rubbers split

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 OHT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

KY08 OHT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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