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OY58 RXR

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,759 mi
Last recorded111,759 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 RXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,962 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 108,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,718 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 105,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 101,135 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,622 miles

windscreen has a small crack in o/s bottom corner

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,381 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 62,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2012 27,901 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,404 miles

damage to nearside front road wheel inner rim.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 20,398 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front tyre worn low /close to wear indicators.

damage to nearside front road wheel inner rim.

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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OY58 RXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY58 RXR, 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 OY58 RXR registered?

OY58 RXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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