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NX58 WRU

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 WRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 143,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 139,845 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jul 2023 139,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 135,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,122 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 129,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,910 miles

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

slight brake judder noticed on road test

Fail 15 Aug 2019 121,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight brake judder noticed on road test

Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight brake judder noticed on road test

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,592 miles

Front number plate cracked

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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NX58 WRU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NX58 WRU, 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 NX58 WRU registered?

NX58 WRU is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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