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LM58 UBD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 UBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,247 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 55,135 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective emission test fail. (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,406 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 3mm

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,123 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 53,123 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer/inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 48,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer/inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF indicator lamp unit damaged.

OS sill damaged.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF indicator lamp unit damaged.

OS sill damaged.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,360 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR & CORRODE ON INNER PARTS OF BRAKE DISCS AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM AND IS STARTING TO PERISH IN TRED AT TIME OF TEST.(205 55 R 16)(91V)

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

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE AND TYRE WALL IS PERISHING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,464 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 UBD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

LM58 UBD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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