MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
FRONT TYRES WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD & PERISHED
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
REAR TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED IN TREAD
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
FRONT TYRES WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD & PERISHED
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
REAR TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED IN TREAD
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GJ58 BUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GJ58 BUO, 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 GJ58 BUO registered?
GJ58 BUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2008.
Is GJ58 BUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ58 BUO 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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