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MJ58 JUU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 JUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 54,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 54,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,909 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 49,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 46,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 46,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged trye wall badly cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,096 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 46,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,065 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,207 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 42,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,346 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 41,346 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,533 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 JUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc 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 MJ58 JUU, 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 MJ58 JUU registered?

MJ58 JUU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is MJ58 JUU safe to buy?

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