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BN58 UDO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,593 mi
Last recorded131,593 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 131,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,034 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 123,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,196 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 118,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 103,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,780 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,104 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,633 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine over heating

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,633 miles

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

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

engine over heating

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,083 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 44,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 31,507 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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BN58 UDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN58 UDO, 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

How do I check the history of BN58 UDO?

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What year was BN58 UDO registered?

BN58 UDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BN58 UDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 UDO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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