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GF58 MMV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 MMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 74,436 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,427 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 73,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,681 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 70,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,167 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,167 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,361 miles

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

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2020 67,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

bonnet release handle missing

Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,487 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,459 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 61,437 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyre pressures were low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,986 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside rear handbrake sticking on slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2016 57,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside rear handbrake sticking on slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,611 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,774 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,844 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,627 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 29,627 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,697 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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GF58 MMV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF58 MMV, 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 GF58 MMV registered?

GF58 MMV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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