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KM58 LGG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,445 mi
Last recorded74,445 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 74,445 miles

Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 74,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,112 miles

Front front and rear vehicle suspension and underbody component's undersealed and unable to thoroughly inspect for corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,650 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

under vehicle components undersealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 30 Oct 2021 61,298 miles

exhaust system corroded

heavy coat of underseal difficult to inspect certain items

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,148 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning fully

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,533 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 55,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,072 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,158 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,158 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,411 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking but no visable cords

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking but no visable cords

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,871 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

imbalance evident on front braking system. recommend inspection

service lamp evident on dash

Fail 6 Feb 2013 35,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

imbalance evident on front braking system. recommend inspection

service lamp evident on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,893 miles

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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KM58 LGG 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 73.7%.

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 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

KM58 LGG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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The MOT history for KM58 LGG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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