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BJ58 ZGR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,650 mi
Last recorded33,650 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 33,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 33,087 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,484 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,511 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,368 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Oct 2018 25,306 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,791 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 17,791 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,381 miles

front wipers split on ends

Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 7,941 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 ZGR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZGR, 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 BJ58 ZGR registered?

BJ58 ZGR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 ZGR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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