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KB58 BUG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB58 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 59,593 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 59,571 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 57,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 50,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,211 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,662 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 45,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,766 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,489 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,939 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 22,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,364 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 14,364 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KB58 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB58 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 KB58 BUG registered?

KB58 BUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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