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L11 YBS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 YBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 61,800 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 61,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR sill excessive corrosion/holed in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge close to cords !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,261 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,702 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 54,702 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/sr brake caliper handbrake lever not on stop

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust blowing at front

o/sf suspension top mount has restricted movement

o/sr brake caliper handbrake lever not on stop

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,268 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,443 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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L11 YBS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 L11 YBS, 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 L11 YBS registered?

L11 YBS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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