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PK58 WPY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,081 mi
Last recorded83,081 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 WPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 83,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,167 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 80,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 78,081 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 78,081 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 74,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 71,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 69,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,331 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,657 miles

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

cant check rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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 WPY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK58 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

PK58 WPY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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