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PK58 WSV

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 WSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 83,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump bolt. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 80,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Warped. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump bolt. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 77,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,257 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,623 miles

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

N/S headlamp needs to be secured properly

O/S headlamp is damaged, outside, casing is cracked, needs to be secured properly.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 63,619 miles

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

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

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

N/S headlamp needs to be secured properly

O/S headlamp is damaged, outside, casing is cracked, needs to be secured properly.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,182 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,041 miles

Nearside slight play in rack end

Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,041 miles

Nearside slight play in rack end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 43,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,411 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 31,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 31,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,701 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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PK58 WSV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

PK58 WSV is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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