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HY58 PZL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,214 mi
Last recorded174,214 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 PZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 174,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 160,969 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,651 miles

Central stop lamp inop

Fail 1 Sep 2017 145,650 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Central stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Aug 2016 130,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 128,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to fron and rear brake discs

suspension buskes front and rear starting to wear

Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 116,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,763 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,609 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,062 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HY58 PZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY58 PZL, 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 HY58 PZL registered?

HY58 PZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for HY58 PZL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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