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RF08 HYH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,885 mi
Last recorded55,885 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 HYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,885 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Excessively twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,216 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 51,000 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 51,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,374 miles

Catalyst lower heat shield missing

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 46,145 miles

Catalyst lower heat shield missing

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 42,602 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 18 May 2017 39,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,940 miles

both front disc rusted on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 34,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,247 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 15,534 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 HYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 RF08 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

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

Is RF08 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 HYH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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