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NA58 EBM

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,655 mi
Last recorded50,655 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 EBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,237 miles

Front tyres worn and cracking

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

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,132 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2019 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,560 miles

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 36,547 miles

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,764 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 12 May 2016 25,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screenwash and water (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 " blade fitted (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 17,315 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 17,315 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,516 miles

BAD AGE RELATED CRACKS ON SIDEWALL OF TYRES OFFSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REARS

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

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

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,384 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 9,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NA58 EBM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NA58 EBM, 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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NA58 EBM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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