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LS58 AYE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 AYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 89,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,164 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,328 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Front fog lights insecurely mounted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Front fog lights insecurely mounted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,335 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,372 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet covers and shields not allowing full inspection of all components

under vehicle covers and shields not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 15 Nov 2019 61,370 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under bonnet covers and shields not allowing full inspection of all components

under vehicle covers and shields not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,976 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 53,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,017 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 30,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 30,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,043 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,069 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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LS58 AYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS58 AYE, 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 LS58 AYE registered?

LS58 AYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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