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MW57 YJD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 YJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,300 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2019 73,290 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,504 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 43,936 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,307 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,402 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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MW57 YJD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MW57 YJD, 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 MW57 YJD registered?

MW57 YJD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is MW57 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 YJD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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