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MV58 EOU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 EOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,409 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 79,409 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,262 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT WEAR

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper arm stiff /binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Tyre obviously under inflated ALSO 3MM IN PLACES SLIGHT CRACKS (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 66,445 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2022 66,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT IN TREAD 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT BALD ON INNER EDGES 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,952 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,199 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,354 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,354 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,734 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 41,734 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,312 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 32,312 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,883 miles

oil leak from boost pipe

Fail 12 Oct 2016 25,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from boost pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,709 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 3,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 3,043 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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MV58 EOU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV58 EOU, 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 MV58 EOU registered?

MV58 EOU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is MV58 EOU safe to buy?

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