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RF08 GFY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleep clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit bars and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps need polishing

rear calipers sticking on

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost onlimit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,799 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 96,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,755 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 90,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,145 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener on mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,869 miles

Damage to N/S outer sill.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to N/S outer sill.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,483 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 65,483 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,207 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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RF08 GFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF08 GFY, 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 RF08 GFY registered?

RF08 GFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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