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ML58 UUA

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,215 mi
Last recorded45,215 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 UUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 45,215 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,861 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,352 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2023 41,352 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,928 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,676 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,848 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 34,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,346 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,364 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 11,286 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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ML58 UUA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 ML58 UUA, 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 ML58 UUA registered?

ML58 UUA is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is ML58 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 UUA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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