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MX58 XZD

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,880 mi
Last recorded113,880 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 XZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,636 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Plastic lens cracked

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on edges 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished with age

Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on edges 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished with age

Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,668 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 47,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,617 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,660 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,873 miles

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,683 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

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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MX58 XZD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX58 XZD, 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 MX58 XZD registered?

MX58 XZD is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is MX58 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX58 XZD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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