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LV58 KAT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,926 mi
Last recorded78,926 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 KAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm tread depth + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 74,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 70,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,117 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside rear inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,613 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 65,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 62,288 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 52,486 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,793 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,328 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 8 Jan 2014 33,065 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Jan 2013 27,945 miles

2x rear tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2013 27,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

2x rear tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,435 miles

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

o/s front tyre slight distortion to sidewall

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 KAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV58 KAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV58 KAT registered?

LV58 KAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is LV58 KAT safe to buy?

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