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LG58 AWH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,985 mi
Last recorded77,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 AWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 77,985 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 77,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,194 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 70,194 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 66,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,713 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 63,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,716 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,958 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,447 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 20,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,752 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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LG58 AWH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LG58 AWH, 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 LG58 AWH registered?

LG58 AWH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is LG58 AWH safe to buy?

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