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AY58 WLU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,761 mi
Last recorded100,761 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 WLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,804 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 77,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,411 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,569 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,025 miles

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

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

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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AY58 WLU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY58 WLU, 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 AY58 WLU registered?

AY58 WLU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is AY58 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 WLU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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