MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both outer Cv gators leaking slightly
Front o/side steering arm slight play
Front o/side worn very close to limits
Both outer Cv gators leaking slightly
Front o/side steering arm slight play
Front o/side worn very close to limits
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
fuel filter corroded
wiper blades poor
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear pads getting low/nsr binding slightly
ns washer jet blocking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cuts in n/s/f tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in rear tyre
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YY08 WYL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YY08 WYL, 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 YY08 WYL registered?
YY08 WYL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2008.
Is YY08 WYL safe to buy?
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