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MV58 GDJ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,627 mi
Last recorded94,627 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 GDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,627 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,843 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 88,843 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 68,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,095 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are perished & have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 58,095 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are perished & have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 53,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished ( No excessive movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished ( No excessive movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 48,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished ( No excessive movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished ( No excessive movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,747 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 29,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,878 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components / areas

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2013 11,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 9,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,083 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 GDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol 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 GDJ, 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 MV58 GDJ registered?

MV58 GDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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