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PL08 TJY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 TJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,535 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,334 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 73,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f strut top mount has slight movement

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly perished - cracking in tread

o/s/f strut top mount slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak around sump ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,938 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 29,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,570 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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PL08 TJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PL08 TJY, 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 PL08 TJY registered?

PL08 TJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for PL08 TJY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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