MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Surface corrosion front suspension components
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
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
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
BOTH rear tyres showing age cracks
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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.
Is BJ58 VTZ safe to buy?
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