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MF58 ZTP

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 ZTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,675 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 120,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 116,322 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 116,289 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 112,066 miles

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

o/s lower intercooler pipe not seated/ sealed. Intercooler bracket appears bent not allowing the pipe fully home.

Fail 4 Jul 2024 112,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

o/s lower intercooler pipe not seated/ sealed. Intercooler bracket appears bent not allowing the pipe fully home.

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,106 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 105,956 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,712 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 98,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,163 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 92,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,430 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 83,430 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 75,749 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 75,749 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,156 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,180 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,110 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 43,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,089 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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MF58 ZTP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MF58 ZTP, 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 ZTP registered?

MF58 ZTP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is MF58 ZTP safe to buy?

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