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RJ08 YRY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,948 mi
Last recorded125,948 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 125,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,191 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 118,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,925 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongey

Coolant level is low

Engine cover is slightly insecure

Engine under tray is slightly insecure

Interior rear view mirror is slightly insecure

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp is slightly insecure

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner is damaged

Offside Front Wheel arch is damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pedal is slightly spongey

Coolant level is low

Engine cover is slightly insecure

Engine under tray is slightly insecure

Interior rear view mirror is slightly insecure

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner is damaged

Offside Front Wheel arch is damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,030 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

Offside Front damage to wing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,907 miles

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

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

damage to offside front bumper/wing

Fail 4 Sep 2018 90,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

damage to offside front bumper/wing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

center mirror loose

engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

center mirror loose

engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,575 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,977 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 74,982 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,850 miles

small scratch mark in zone a.

some corrosion of the rear silencer mounting.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 69,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small scratch mark in zone a.

some corrosion of the rear silencer mounting.

Pass 31 May 2013 60,053 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,650 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 39,786 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YRY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YRY, 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 RJ08 YRY registered?

RJ08 YRY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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