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HJ58 NTE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,088 mi
Last recorded40,088 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 NTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 40,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 38,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 37,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,240 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 32,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,267 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,211 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,717 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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HJ58 NTE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 HJ58 NTE, 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

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What year was HJ58 NTE registered?

HJ58 NTE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is HJ58 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ58 NTE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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