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YY58 EXT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 EXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,843 miles

Central Upper Brake light slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Sill small hole.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,843 miles

Central Upper Brake light slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Sill small hole.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,459 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing outer trims. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hand brake lever doesn't fully return to stop.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing outer trims. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing its outer covers. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has screw in its tread.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm, perished and small split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing black outer trims. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes slightly inmablanced.

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked and small cut.

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing black covers. (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 78,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes slightly inmablanced.

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked and small cut.

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing black covers. (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing black plastic covers. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fluffing to web. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 70,547 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill back. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing black plastic covers. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fluffing to web. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres age cracked.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing its plastic covers but works ok. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush excessively perished and excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush excessively perished and excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing its plastic covers but works ok. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,939 miles

drivers seat back not releasing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside hand brake lever sticking

Nearside wiper torn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,764 miles

centre exhaust loose

o/s wiper torn

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust loose

o/s wiper torn

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake slightly binding

near side rear tyre worn to 3mm

off side front seat belt clasp cover missing

off side rear brake slightly binding

off side rear tyre wornto 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,336 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 23,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 17,837 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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YY58 EXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY58 EXT, 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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YY58 EXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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