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SW58GCU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW58GCU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- Central exhaust silencer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,961 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,517 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,392 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019 12 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear slight bind
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,007 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 12 Jun 20262 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,662 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 12 Jun 20261 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,841 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202613 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,841 MI
12 Jun 20268 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- advise cracks on rear tyres
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
- advise ignition switch faulty stiff
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,706 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 35,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,646 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014 12 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,429 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,244 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 14,244 MI
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SW58GCU was registered on 2008-12-05
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