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RJ58 XSY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,596 mi
Last recorded108,596 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,596 miles

Damage to Nearside sill

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 104,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 97,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 88,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,406 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,739 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

object on o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,761 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,761 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,186 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 31,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

moderate travel in service brake pedal although not excessive

offside rear tyre 'stepping' on inner shoulder

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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RJ58 XSY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ58 XSY, 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 RJ58 XSY registered?

RJ58 XSY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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