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N11 YKW

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,858 mi
Last recorded131,858 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 YKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 131,858 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,278 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,234 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 92,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 75,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,984 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 60,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,645 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside shoulder and perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,894 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 47,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 44,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,714 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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N11 YKW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N11 YKW, 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 N11 YKW registered?

N11 YKW is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is N11 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 YKW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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