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YY58 EYD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 EYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 86,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rearsuspension corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rearsuspension corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 75,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,291 miles

Offside front brake disc inner surface pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,438 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2019 59,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2018 54,437 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,803 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 40,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,684 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 31,684 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,774 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 EYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY58 EYD, 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 YY58 EYD registered?

YY58 EYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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