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ND58 SRV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 SRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 48,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 48,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,709 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 46,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,543 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,588 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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ND58 SRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 ND58 SRV, 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 ND58 SRV registered?

ND58 SRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is ND58 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND58 SRV 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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