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PE08 YKK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,762 mi
Last recorded148,762 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 YKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 148,762 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2023 142,528 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged but still legible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2022 136,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 130,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 125,085 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 125,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,519 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 121,519 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Centre brake light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,555 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 118,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,369 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 111,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 86,808 miles

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

Rear row of seats folded flat

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,307 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 10 Mar 2012 75,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,195 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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PE08 YKK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE08 YKK, 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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PE08 YKK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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