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LR58 YYM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,296 mi
Last recorded94,296 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 YYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,296 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,947 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 83,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 68,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge + cracking - Replace Asap! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded & Hanging down

Fail 15 Apr 2024 68,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade completely missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge + cracking - Replace Asap! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded & Hanging down

Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,938 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 59,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily deteriorated.crack in tyre deep enough to expose cord 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,900 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,296 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 54,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,728 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 47,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,148 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 7 Feb 2019 43,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Feb 2018 38,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,113 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,113 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 35,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 32,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,368 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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LR58 YYM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR58 YYM, 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 LR58 YYM registered?

LR58 YYM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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