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NC57 YZR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,833 mi
Last recorded75,833 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 YZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

air bag light flashes several times before extinguishing

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 8 Dec 2025 75,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

air bag light flashes several times before extinguishing

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

airbag light illuminates and flashes several times before extinguishing

o/s headlamp slightly loose

rear number plate loose and faded slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2024 73,874 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

airbag light illuminates and flashes several times before extinguishing

o/s headlamp slightly loose

rear number plate loose and faded slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

airbag warning lamp illuminates and flashes several times then extinguishes

both front headlamp lenses crazed and beam images blurry

o/s headlamp loose

rear number plate loose and faded slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2023 71,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel flap due to cold weather, fuel cap and seal not tested (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

airbag warning lamp illuminates and flashes several times then extinguishes

both front headlamp lenses crazed and beam images blurry

o/s headlamp loose

rear number plate loose and faded slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2022 68,247 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button broken (1.1.6 (d))

air bag warning lamp illuminated, flashes several times then goes out

both headlamps crazed slightly and beam images fuzzy

o/s headlamp loose

rear number plate faded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,605 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in strut top mount

Offside Front headlamp loose

air bag light illuminates, flashes and then goes out

rear number plate faded slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight movement in strut top mount

Offside Front headlamp loose

Offside Front tyre worn on edges. tyre tread 3mm on edges to 3.5mm across centre of tread

air bag light illuminates, flashes and then goes out

rear number plate faded slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2021 66,591 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,000 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2019 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 59,996 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,313 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,330 miles

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

o/s n/s front shock absorbers dust covers damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,777 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,863 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,134 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 29,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,969 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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NC57 YZR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NC57 YZR, 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 NC57 YZR registered?

NC57 YZR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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