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PK08 VYS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,141 mi
Last recorded38,141 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 VYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 37,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 36,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,051 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 27,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,045 miles

Advise to monitor tyre tread depths

Nearside rear tyre very slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre out of shape on the inner edge

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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PK08 VYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PK08 VYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 VYS registered?

PK08 VYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is PK08 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 VYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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