2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · BP57 FHZ
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 132,047 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP57 FHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2025
- 132,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP57 FHZ 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 (BP57 FHZ) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
BP57 FHZ Mileage History
- 16/08/2023116,417 mi
- 18/08/2023116,417 mi
- 16/08/2024122,642 mi+6,225 mi
- 22/08/2024122,642 mi
- 20/08/2025132,047 mi+9,405 mi
Average of roughly 7,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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