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PE58 NLT

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,287 mi
Last recorded93,287 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and centre sleeve badly corroded

handbrake button missing

Fail 8 Oct 2018 93,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and centre sleeve badly corroded

handbrake button missing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,308 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps deteriorated

slight oil leak

small chip windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,278 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front tyres close to limit and perished 2254018

osf indicator damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2016 81,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front tyres close to limit and perished 2254018

osf indicator damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,279 miles

rear tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,354 miles

handbrake lever off stop

drivers seat belt stalk plastic missing

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

nsf tyre on limit /osf tyre close to limit

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres slightly perished 2254018

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,353 miles

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

osr handbrake lever off stop

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,416 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,738 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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PE58 NLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE58 NLT, 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 PE58 NLT registered?

PE58 NLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is PE58 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 NLT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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