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LL58 WLF

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 WLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 76,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,283 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,283 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed unable to maintain fast idle revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,666 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,852 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 66,095 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,159 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,436 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,579 miles

Nearside Front nsf wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,834 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 40,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,124 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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LL58 WLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LL58 WLF, 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 LL58 WLF registered?

LL58 WLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is LL58 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL58 WLF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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