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KM58 LCV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,100 mi
Last recorded83,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 LCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 83,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear offside rear shock casings corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,332 miles

both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,276 miles

Nearside Rear offside rear shock casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside - heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2022 72,383 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever arm on N/S/R caliper not always returning fully. Possible cable issue

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer outer shell corroding away

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,475 miles

complete exhaust system is very corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,459 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers splitting at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,346 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 58,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,990 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,623 miles

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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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,652 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,616 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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KM58 LCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KM58 LCV, 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 KM58 LCV registered?

KM58 LCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is KM58 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 LCV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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