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LS58 YFL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,404 mi
Last recorded176,404 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 YFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 176,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 172,457 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 166,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 164,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,691 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 153,556 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 153,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,355 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt stork cover missing

both front inner steering tie rods slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2018 144,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt stork cover missing

both front inner steering tie rods slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2017 135,887 miles

both front inner steering rack ball joints have slight play

both front tyres getting low

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 May 2016 124,728 miles

slight brake bind on osr

slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 26 May 2015 115,924 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 100,616 miles

o/s/f tyre just on limit- rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,663 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 YFL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS58 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

LS58 YFL is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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