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LG58 XLL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 XLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 107,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 107,551 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs have rusty edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,992 miles

Front and rear brakes discs have rusty edges.

Fail 31 Oct 2024 99,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brakes discs have rusty edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 91,872 miles

All tyres deteriorating/perishing.

Front brakes discs have rusty edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber gator split.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 91,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All tyres deteriorating/perishing.

Front brakes discs have rusty edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber gator split.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,044 miles

Front Inner brake discs have very rusty faces/edges.

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber gator split.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 85,042 miles

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

Front Inner brake discs have very rusty faces/edges.

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber gator split.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 79,011 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,189 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 64,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 52,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,056 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear noise from wheel/tyre when rotated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,056 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear noise from wheel/tyre when rotated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,871 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 7,390 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 XLL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLL, 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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LG58 XLL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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