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BK58 XXS

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,019 mi
Last recorded77,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 XXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,714 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs worn but brake pads ok

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,787 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,008 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (poss pressure switch) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,293 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 54,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 49,786 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 43,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 1.90 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.60 mm ... Needs tyre today (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,097 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,037 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,593 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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BK58 XXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

BK58 XXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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