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LM58 TCU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 TCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,377 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,339 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,710 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,461 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic casing missing (5.2.4a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,612 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Fail 5 Dec 2016 43,612 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 38,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,058 miles

drivers seat stalk outer casing missing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,279 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,079 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 TCU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc 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 LM58 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

LM58 TCU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is LM58 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 TCU 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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