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AK58 MDJ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 63,896 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 63,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 61,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear centre stop light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2024 60,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,941 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 57,941 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction door mirror missing. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 55,910 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,850 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 52,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split no longer preventing dirt ingress (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split no longer preventing dirt ingress (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,813 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,602 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 42,602 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 38,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 33,708 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread pattern

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,816 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs corroded

off side front indicator lense broken

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,093 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 23,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,725 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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AK58 MDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AK58 MDJ, 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 AK58 MDJ registered?

AK58 MDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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