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LV58 HOH

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,341 mi
Last recorded35,341 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 HOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,341 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Number plat is deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2024 34,000 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 34,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 32,120 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,925 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 29,925 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,022 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high line (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 28,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high line (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 26,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,357 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,814 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 18,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED N.S.R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Oct 2016 15,892 miles

205/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Oct 2015 12,902 miles

205/55/06 ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 12 Oct 2015 12,902 miles

205/55/06 ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,676 miles

205/55/16 ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Oct 2013 8,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 8,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 4,684 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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LV58 HOH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 LV58 HOH, 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 LV58 HOH registered?

LV58 HOH is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is LV58 HOH safe to buy?

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