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OV58BYL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration OV58BYL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
13
Passes
14
Failures
48.15%
Pass Rate
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185 Total Defects Recorded
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,796 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside sill corroded but not structurally weakened
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill corroded but not structurally weakened
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,916 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- no reverse lamp car pre 1 sep 2009
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,916 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- no reverse lamp car pre 1 sep 2009
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal spongy
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,970 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2024 28 Jun 202616 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Wing mirror damaged
- Nearside Outer sill damaged
- Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate damaged but still readable
- Coolant level low
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,579 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mount broken but system still supported
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Outer sill damaged
- Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged but still showing amber light
28 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Showing signs of heat damage (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer sill damaged
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged but still showing amber light
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust mount broken but system still supported
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,558 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal spongy
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- n/s outer sill damaged
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal spongy
- n/s outer sill damaged
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner shoulder *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner shoulder/cuts to tread *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,387 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Number plate damaged but still visasble
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Wingmirror lens cracked
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Inner track rod has slight play
- Impact damage to n/side outer sill
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Wingmirror lens cracked
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Inner track rod has slight play
- Impact damage to n/side outer sill
- Front Number plate damaged but still visasble
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,126 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal spongy
- o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge *strong advise*
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *strong advise* ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge *strong advise*
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pedal spongy
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *strong advise* ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,251 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre to rear exhaust rusty
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
- Impact damage to n/side front door,outer sill and rear wheel arch
- Both front brake discs starting to rust on inner faces
24 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,251 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
- Impact damage to n/side front door,outer sill and rear wheel arch
- Centre to rear exhaust rusty
- Both front brake discs starting to rust on inner faces
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,438 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,930 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,135 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014 28 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,490 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,198 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV58BYL was registered on 2008-10-25
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