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JT58 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT58 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,218 miles

Areas of surface corrosion to under body and suspension components.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 113,489 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 107,211 miles

Nearside inner rack joint has slight play.

Fail 26 Mar 2024 107,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside inner rack joint has slight play.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,424 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,648 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,648 miles

Emissions not tested excessive water being emitted from exhaust (could damage emissions tester) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,187 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 98,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,313 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 89,313 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 81,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,066 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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JT58 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JT58 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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JT58 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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