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LT58 YBU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,263 mi
Last recorded103,263 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 YBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 91,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, also wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, also wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 91,163 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, also wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, also wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,036 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 82,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,779 miles

Central Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 79,779 miles

Central Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,448 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,448 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,823 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,998 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,609 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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LT58 YBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LT58 YBU, 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 LT58 YBU registered?

LT58 YBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2008.

Is LT58 YBU safe to buy?

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