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LC58 OSP

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,039 mi
Last recorded71,039 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 OSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,039 miles

Front Brake pads in poor condition

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 71,039 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))

Front Brake pads in poor condition

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,346 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,177 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 13 Dec 2019 58,177 miles

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,843 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,997 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,939 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Nov 2016 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,970 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,636 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 41,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,146 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,682 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 31,682 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 19,988 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)

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 OSP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc 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 LC58 OSP, 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

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What year was LC58 OSP registered?

LC58 OSP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is LC58 OSP safe to buy?

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