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PK58 SRV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 SRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 109,435 miles

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 108,097 miles

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 108,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 103,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,354 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,342 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,696 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 90,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,472 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 86,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,260 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 71,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,779 miles

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offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn low 3 mm

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,023 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 SRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK58 SRV, 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 PK58 SRV registered?

PK58 SRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is PK58 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 SRV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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