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NU58 FYO

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,875 mi
Last recorded110,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 110,875 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both headlamps req att soon

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Fail 12 Jan 2026 110,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both headlamps req att soon

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2025 108,720 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Fail 15 Jan 2025 108,720 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,797 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Fail 12 Jan 2024 104,797 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,008 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Fail 17 Jan 2023 101,008 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 94,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,517 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,356 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,356 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,165 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 83,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,474 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 74,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wheel trim missing

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wheel trim missing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,722 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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NU58 FYO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NU58 FYO, 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 NU58 FYO registered?

NU58 FYO is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is NU58 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 FYO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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