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LM58 SYY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,773 mi
Last recorded85,773 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 SYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,773 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,535 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 78,535 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,534 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

over sills fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2014 56,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,075 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split

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 SYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LM58 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

LM58 SYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is LM58 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 SYY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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