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PE58 OCK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,627 mi
Last recorded101,627 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 OCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,627 miles

attention to handbrake.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,794 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 97,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,711 miles

o/s washer poor.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,120 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,493 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,715 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 OCK is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OCK, 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 PE58 OCK registered?

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

Is PE58 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 OCK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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