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AK58 MBY

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged, not affecting operation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 94,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. tyre size 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. tyre size 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged, not affecting operation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. tyre size 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. tyre size 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,158 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,478 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,185 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S Front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 59,185 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S Front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,161 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,754 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 46,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,793 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 30,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,646 miles

Both rear tyres are starting perish in the tread pattern and on the outer side wall

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

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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AK58 MBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK58 MBY, 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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AK58 MBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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