2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AY08 LLJ
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 84,033 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1595cc
AY08 LLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 84,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 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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AY08 LLJ Mileage History
- 17/05/202481,559 mi
- 17/05/202481,559 mi
- 23/05/202582,656 mi+1,097 mi
- 28/05/202684,027 mi+1,371 mi
- 30/05/202684,033 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY08 LLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (AY08 LLJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Emissions unable to be completed levels to high (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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