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LN08 YNX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,778 mi
Last recorded34,778 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Box Corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 34,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Box Corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 34,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 34,090 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,703 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 50,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 50,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,738 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 25,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,970 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 8,970 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LN08 YNX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN08 YNX, 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 LN08 YNX registered?

LN08 YNX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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