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MK08 FYC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,168 mi
Last recorded41,168 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 41,168 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 41,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 40,122 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 39,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,475 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 38,474 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 37,778 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 36,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,403 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cover broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking but not leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,573 miles

nearside front indicator lamp cover broken

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,162 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 26,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,155 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 19,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,425 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 17,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,354 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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MK08 FYC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK08 FYC, 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 MK08 FYC registered?

MK08 FYC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 FYC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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