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KM58 RZB

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 RZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,130 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 101,130 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 87,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,722 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,384 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,038 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,137 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,845 miles

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

Front under tray insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,660 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 RZB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

KM58 RZB is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is KM58 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 RZB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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