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AO58 ABF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,886 mi
Last recorded144,886 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 ABF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 144,886 miles

Both front inner sills corroded and holed

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 141,401 miles

Both front inner sills corroded and holed

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Fail 26 Sep 2024 141,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner sills corroded and holed

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,203 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear section

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,635 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 128,635 miles

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

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 123,688 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

Slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,065 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

Light corrosion on front brake discs

Slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,908 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

Slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,544 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,544 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,571 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 95,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,158 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,797 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx tread slightly delaminated

offside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,908 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm of tread approx

Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,706 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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AO58 ABF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO58 ABF, 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 AO58 ABF registered?

AO58 ABF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AO58 ABF safe to buy?

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