2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · A21 FDW
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/03/2008. Recorded mileage 167,601 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
A21 FDW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 167,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A21 FDW Mileage History
- 23/03/201132,149 mi
- 14/03/201243,163 mi+11,014 mi
- 13/03/201352,623 mi+9,460 mi
- 30/09/201357,086 mi+4,463 mi
- 30/09/201357,086 mi
- 16/09/201466,015 mi+8,929 mi
- 28/09/201578,160 mi+12,145 mi
- 13/10/201694,891 mi+16,731 mi
- 13/10/201694,891 mi
- 05/10/2017110,987 mi+16,096 mi
- 05/10/2017110,987 mi
- 13/10/2018122,543 mi+11,556 mi
- 11/10/2019130,973 mi+8,430 mi
- 13/11/2020137,840 mi+6,867 mi
- 14/11/2020137,840 mi
- 09/11/2021145,478 mi+7,638 mi
- 11/11/2022152,917 mi+7,439 mi
- 11/11/2023157,738 mi+4,821 mi
- 11/11/2024161,925 mi+4,187 mi
- 05/11/2025167,601 mi+5,676 mi
Average of roughly 9,263 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
A21 FDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (A21 FDW) between March 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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