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RE58 WBG

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,367 mi
Last recorded107,367 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 WBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,367 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 107,367 miles

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 107,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,973 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 97,973 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking Cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,433 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2019 81,433 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,860 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play nearside upper strut attachment

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play nearside upper strut attachment

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,558 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edges

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from engine turbo oil feed pipe

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 63,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edges

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from engine turbo oil feed pipe

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,548 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,236 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,039 miles

n/s/f tyre badly cracked *strong advise*

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2011 24,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked *strong advise*

n/s/r tyre cracked

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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RE58 WBG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RE58 WBG, 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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RE58 WBG is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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