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KV58 MUO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,463 mi
Last recorded70,463 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 MUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 70,463 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 70,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 67,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,312 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 65,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,509 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2020 60,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2019 56,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,198 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls and treads

washer bottle leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear steel road wheel fitted

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in treads

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,420 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,747 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,084 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 16,084 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,647 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)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

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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KV58 MUO 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 KV58 MUO, 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

How do I check the history of KV58 MUO?

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What year was KV58 MUO registered?

KV58 MUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is KV58 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 MUO 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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