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AV58 HZS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,576 mi
Last recorded70,576 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 70,576 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,725 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,725 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,889 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,007 miles

nearside rear tyre lightly perished/cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,316 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 29,316 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,316 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 26,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV58 HZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV58 HZS, 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 AV58 HZS registered?

AV58 HZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is AV58 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 HZS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV58 HZS have outstanding finance?

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