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KV58 MVA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 95,927 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2026 95,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2025 91,648 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 30 May 2024 86,931 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 81,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 81,572 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 78,304 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,544 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall / tread starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,542 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under outer sill box section (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wall / tread starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,297 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,070 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,076 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Tyre's Wearing On Inner Edges

Nearside Read Tyre Pressure Low

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

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 MVA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KV58 MVA, 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 KV58 MVA registered?

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

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