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RJ08 YFY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,933 mi
Last recorded140,933 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 140,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 130,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 122,663 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 122,663 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering Auxiliary drive belt tensioner worn. Belt squeal under load

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 115,251 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet insecure (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top retaining cup, not correctly tightened (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering Auxiliary drive belt tensioner worn. Belt squeal under load

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,178 miles

Interior mirror insecure!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 106,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Interior mirror insecure!

Nearside Parking brake poor performance!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,787 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT LOWER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER & INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 97,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT LOWER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER & INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,451 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,769 miles

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,476 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,476 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 61,892 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 54,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,304 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel suspect tie rod

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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RJ08 YFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ08 YFY, 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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RJ08 YFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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