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LY08 LWD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,153 mi
Last recorded100,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 100,153 miles

Headlight beam images poor

Main beam intermittent

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

Power steering pressure switch leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2025 95,473 miles

Power steering weep around pump area

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,008 miles

Minor power steering leak from pump area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 91,008 miles

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

Center exhaust clamp corroded

Minor power steering leak from pump area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,610 miles

Center exhaust clamp poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 82,241 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,086 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 78,082 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,687 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 71,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,741 miles

front tyres getting low on inside edges

rear tyres cracking on outside edges

Pass 31 May 2016 58,915 miles

Both front wipers are starting to skip and smear screen

High level brake light is not working

Nail in nearside front tyre tread

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,032 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,270 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn.

n/s washer poor but provides fluid.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades slight judder

Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,011 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 LWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY08 LWD, 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 LY08 LWD registered?

LY08 LWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is LY08 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 LWD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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