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LY08 DNX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting corroding away. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust sleeve corroded.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shocks corroded. Both sides.

Fail 13 Oct 2025 72,023 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting corroding away. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust sleeve corroded.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shocks corroded. Both sides.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,474 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamp corroded away. System secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play. Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. No holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot does not open. But remains closed. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear Rear shocks corroded. Both sides.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 66,466 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamp corroded away. System secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play. Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. No holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot does not open. But remains closed. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear Rear shocks corroded. Both sides.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear springs upper rubbers missing

Fail 15 Sep 2023 64,233 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear springs upper rubbers missing

Pass 25 Jun 2022 62,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 58,191 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 58,188 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,335 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 53,335 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished / cracked

corrosion to both rear inner sill ends

Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,730 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,029 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,664 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 26,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 22,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 19,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,275 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 10,038 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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LY08 DNX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY08 DNX, 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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LY08 DNX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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