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MA58 BWC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,748 mi
Last recorded89,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 BWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 89,748 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,216 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,667 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

front tyre treads on 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 70,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,502 miles

evidence of o/s/r brake binding, brake disc discoloured

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 63,502 miles

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

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

evidence of o/s/r brake binding, brake disc discoloured

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 52,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 48,218 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 38,319 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 38,319 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,168 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 15 Oct 2011 16,760 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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MA58 BWC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA58 BWC, 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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MA58 BWC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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