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LM58 FFA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,110 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 108,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 97,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 87,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 87,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 75,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,781 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,168 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 64,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 64,498 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,725 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,675 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 62,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,891 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

lights adjusted inside vehicle

nearside rear tyre badly cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre badly cracking in treads

oil leak from sump

Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,891 miles

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

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

lights adjusted inside vehicle

nearside rear tyre badly cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre badly cracking in treads

oil leak from sump

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,470 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,416 miles

Both nearside tyres have radial cracks

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside rear tyre has radial cracks

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,056 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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LM58 FFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM58 FFA, 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 LM58 FFA registered?

LM58 FFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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