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AD58 UXJ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,672 mi
Last recorded84,672 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 UXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 84,672 miles

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

Rear shock casings slightly corroded

all 4 brake discs showing light corrosion (likely due to lack of use)

exhaust corroded

undersealed restricting full assessment

Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,738 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 80,734 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,093 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 513,809 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,137 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,704 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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AD58 UXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AD58 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD58 UXJ?

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What year was AD58 UXJ registered?

AD58 UXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is AD58 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 UXJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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