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OU08 YEE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,287 mi
Last recorded52,287 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,287 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 52,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,001 miles

Offside Front some lift on o/s/f strut top mount when jacked up

Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,049 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 32,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,714 miles

both rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,697 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,415 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 19,415 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 18,076 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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OU08 YEE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU08 YEE, 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 OU08 YEE registered?

OU08 YEE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is OU08 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YEE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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