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BJ58 VZF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,878 mi
Last recorded69,878 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,878 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut to inner sidewall but not reaching chords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 32,804 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,072 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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BJ58 VZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

BJ58 VZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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