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LJ58 HYA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,661 mi
Last recorded49,661 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 HYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,119 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 37,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 29,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,779 miles

Rear tyres have deep cracks

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,572 miles

Rear tyres aged and cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,623 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,563 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,864 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 13,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,343 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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LJ58 HYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LJ58 HYA, 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

How do I check the history of LJ58 HYA?

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What year was LJ58 HYA registered?

LJ58 HYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is LJ58 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 HYA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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