VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RJ08YFY has 24 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know RJ08YFY may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for RJ08YFY in seconds…
The MOT for this VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE expires in 11 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,704 miles 2 months ago on Friday 28th August 2026 at 11:10.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 27th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

RJ08YFY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH AUGUST 2027148,704 MI
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202525TH AUGUST 2026140,933 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202423RD AUGUST 2025130,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Sills Slightly Corroded
FAILED12TH AUGUST 2024130,036 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Sills Slightly Corroded
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202323RD AUGUST 2024122,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Belt Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides Rear Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule & Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  6. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH AUGUST 2023122,663 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Belt Deteriorated
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides Rear Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule & Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202223RD AUGUST 2023115,326 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose Rear View Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Auxiliary Drive Belt Tensioner Worn. Belt Squeal Under Load
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Strut Top Retaining Cup, Not Correctly Tightened (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Strut Top Retaining Cup, Not Correctly Tightened (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH AUGUST 2022115,251 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Left. (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  4. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose Rear View Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen Jet Insecure (3.5 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Power Steering Auxiliary Drive Belt Tensioner Worn. Belt Squeal Under Load
  9. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Excessive Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  10. DANGEROUS - Undertray Likely To Become Detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Strut Top Retaining Cup, Not Correctly Tightened (5.3.2 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Strut Top Retaining Cup, Not Correctly Tightened (5.3.2 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202117TH AUGUST 2022106,178 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Interior Mirror Insecure!
FAILED9TH AUGUST 2021106,023 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Parking Brake Poor Performance!
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Interior Mirror Insecure!
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202017TH AUGUST 202197,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Side Front Lower Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer & Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED11TH AUGUST 202097,787 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Side Front Lower Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer & Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201917TH AUGUST 202090,451 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JULY 201817TH AUGUST 201981,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Wall Damaged
FAILED25TH JULY 201881,769 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Wall Damaged
PASSED18TH JULY 201717TH AUGUST 201870,476 MI
FAILED17TH JULY 201770,476 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201617TH AUGUST 201768,957 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201517TH AUGUST 201663,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED21ST MAY 201522ND MAY 201661,892 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Edges
PASSED22ND MAY 201422ND MAY 201554,610 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 201322ND MAY 201446,372 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 201222ND MAY 201337,729 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 201122ND MAY 201229,304 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s/f Wheel Suspect Tie Rod
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RJ08YFY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

RJ08YFY MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

RJ08YFY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,704 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,261 miles

RJ08YFY FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration RJ08YFY was manufactured on Thursday 22nd May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 148,704 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,261 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RJ08YFY has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 57 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 22 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does RJ08YFY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 RJ08YFY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RJ08YFY Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 RJ08YFY does have Tax. Read more

When does RJ08YFY Tax expire?

The current Tax for RJ08YFY will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does RJ08YFY MOT expire?

The current MOT for RJ08YFY will expire in 11 months on Friday 27th August 2027. Read more

When did RJ08YFY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RJ08YFY was on Friday 28th August 2026 at 11:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RJ08YFY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for RJ08YFY we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has RJ08YFY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for RJ08YFY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RJ08YFY?

RJ08YFY is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has RJ08YFY done?

The odometer reading for RJ08YFY at the last MOT in August 2026 was 148,704 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,261 miles per year. Read more

How old is RJ08YFY?

The vehicle RJ08YFY was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 22nd May 2008. Read more

What colour is RJ08YFY?

The official colour of RJ08YFY is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does RJ08YFY have?

RJ08YFY has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

RJ08YFY MOT Check