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MJ58 HKM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 HKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 91,483 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 89,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 89,459 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 87,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 84,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 81,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 75,553 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 75,553 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 62,150 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,968 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 55,591 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 55,571 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,461 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,461 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,097 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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MJ58 HKM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MJ58 HKM, 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 MJ58 HKM registered?

MJ58 HKM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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