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KM58 LHV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,565 mi
Last recorded77,565 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 LHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,525 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 68,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,678 miles

EML on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & slight cracks in tread

Offside Front wiper has a slight judder, & slightly fouls on o/s

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,329 miles

wipers slight smear & screen dirty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,072 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,072 miles

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

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 LHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM58 LHV registered?

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

Is KM58 LHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 LHV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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