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NL58 RHO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,130 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 108,128 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pump noisey

Fail 25 Jan 2024 100,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pump noisey

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,806 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,666 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,080 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 69,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,013 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,913 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished

Fail 21 Aug 2015 44,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel fixings not checked at time of test due to covers been fitted.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 38,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind front wheels

wheel fixings not checked at time of test due to covers been fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,300 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 27,068 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,225 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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NL58 RHO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc 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 NL58 RHO, 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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NL58 RHO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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