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BK58 XWT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 XWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 87,365 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to faded and worn headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at front marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,153 miles

Both sills repaired and covered in underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2024 81,127 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,069 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,311 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,019 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,422 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,132 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 71,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,278 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,900 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BK58 XWT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK58 XWT, 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 BK58 XWT registered?

BK58 XWT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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