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BJ58 VTZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 88,586 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,364 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion front suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,590 miles

ALL front suspension corrosion present

Surface corrosion nearside front Inner & outer sill

Surface corrosion offside rear Inner sill

Surface corrosion rear suspension & rear shocker casing

Fail 14 Jun 2022 87,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessive age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ALL front suspension corrosion present

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion nearside front Inner & outer sill

Surface corrosion offside rear Inner sill

Surface corrosion rear suspension & rear shocker casing

Pass 29 Jun 2021 87,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker casing corrosion present

Surface corrosion ALL front suspension

Surface corrosion nearside front Inner & outer sill

Surface corrosion offside rear Inner sill

Pass 26 May 2020 86,493 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing age cracks

Pass 14 May 2019 86,067 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,309 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,560 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 23,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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BJ58 VTZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ58 VTZ, 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 BJ58 VTZ registered?

BJ58 VTZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 VTZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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