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KN58 CXJ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,669 mi
Last recorded123,669 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 CXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 123,669 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 123,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 121,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,696 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,696 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 105,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be mis-read

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,549 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,491 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,884 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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KN58 CXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN58 CXJ, 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 KN58 CXJ registered?

KN58 CXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is KN58 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 CXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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