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RJ57 EKY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 EKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 105,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 105,170 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,438 miles

Front brake pads approx 35% left!

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE..... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre low on air

rear outer sills corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads approx 35% left!

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE..... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre low on air

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 38,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread 205/55/16W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 31,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,755 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 29,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,362 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,145 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,715 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 18,715 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,167 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 16,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,830 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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RJ57 EKY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ57 EKY, 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 RJ57 EKY registered?

RJ57 EKY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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