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OY58 XER

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,201 mi
Last recorded108,201 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 XER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,201 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,863 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,214 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 103,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,002 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 100,935 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,523 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 92,523 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 86,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,554 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 80,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,565 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges keep check

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 28,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

NAIL NEARSIDE REAR TYRE, LEAKING AND UNREPAIRABLE.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,007 miles

both rear tyres perished cracks

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 XER is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XER, 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 OY58 XER registered?

OY58 XER is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is OY58 XER safe to buy?

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