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JR58 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,165 mi
Last recorded158,165 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR58 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 158,165 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust sleeve corroded, but still adequately secured

Pass 1 Dec 2016 147,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 135,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,263 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,289 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 97,289 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,037 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,522 miles

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

Front discs wearing thin & lipped

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

rear discs slight corrosion

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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JR58 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JR58 BUG, 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 JR58 BUG registered?

JR58 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 2008.

Is JR58 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR58 BUG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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