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MJ58 JVM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,444 mi
Last recorded92,444 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 JVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 92,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 76,122 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,234 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,034 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 45,034 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,839 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,332 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,492 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,139 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,150 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 JVM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

MJ58 JVM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is MJ58 JVM safe to buy?

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