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PK58 EWC

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,650 mi
Last recorded70,650 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 EWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 67,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,803 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,065 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 62,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,440 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,778 miles

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

wiperblades worn

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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PK58 EWC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PK58 EWC, 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 PK58 EWC registered?

PK58 EWC is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is PK58 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 EWC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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