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NG58 SRO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,790 mi
Last recorded88,790 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 SRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 88,790 miles

Coil spring worn both rear springs rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns sill major rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os sill major hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not sitting in mounting point .and badly rusty (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 83,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & offside, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 79,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & offside, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (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))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 71,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,700 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,172 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 53,517 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,075 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 48,075 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 48,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 29,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,528 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,823 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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NG58 SRO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG58 SRO, 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 NG58 SRO registered?

NG58 SRO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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