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LM58 TCX

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,248 mi
Last recorded77,248 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 TCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,165 miles

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,405 miles

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,818 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, worn, pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 58,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, worn, pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,086 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,163 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 51,159 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,808 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,932 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,068 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 27,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,075 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 TCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

LM58 TCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is LM58 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 TCX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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