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KX58 CWR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,797 mi
Last recorded84,797 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 CWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,797 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 84,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2022 70,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2021 67,417 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,951 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,991 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 57,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,091 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,968 miles

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

accident damadge to n/s/f

all four tyres perished

Fail 5 Nov 2015 35,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

accident damadge to n/s/f

all four tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,848 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,573 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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KX58 CWR 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 78.9%.

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 KX58 CWR, 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 KX58 CWR registered?

KX58 CWR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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