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YY08 WYL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,870 mi
Last recorded120,870 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,870 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 120,870 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 111,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,534 miles

Both outer Cv gators leaking slightly

Front o/side steering arm slight play

Front o/side worn very close to limits

Fail 15 Dec 2023 99,534 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,304 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,105 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,452 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 76,450 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,098 miles

front and rear pads getting low/nsr binding slightly

ns washer jet blocking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,764 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 17,153 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,153 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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