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LC58 NFZ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,978 mi
Last recorded49,978 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 NFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 49,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 49,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 41,769 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 37,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 32,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,321 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 26,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 22,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 5 Oct 2018 22,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 May 2017 19,128 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,587 miles

Boot full

Front number plate damaged, but still readable

Fail 14 Apr 2016 16,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Boot full

Front number plate damaged, but still readable

Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,721 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 7,499 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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LC58 NFZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC58 NFZ, 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 LC58 NFZ registered?

LC58 NFZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2008.

Is LC58 NFZ safe to buy?

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