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MF58 YVO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,856 mi
Last recorded119,856 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 YVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 119,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,022 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,073 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,031 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 77,027 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,327 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 65,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,228 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,877 miles

parking permit fitted in swpt zone.

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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MF58 YVO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF58 YVO, 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 MF58 YVO registered?

MF58 YVO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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