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KX58 CWZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 CWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded close to axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded close to axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bonnet release is not working

Pass 29 Oct 2024 70,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,094 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 66,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,618 miles

Nearside dip poor beam image

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,660 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 58,050 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 58,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,376 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 56,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,298 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,298 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,975 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,054 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,276 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 28,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 23,321 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 CWZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KX58 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

KX58 CWZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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The MOT history for KX58 CWZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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