2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · CF08 HWG
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 128,632 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CF08 HWG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 128,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
CF08 HWG Mileage History
- 24/08/201117,885 mi
- 06/09/201222,487 mi+4,602 mi
- 28/09/201324,061 mi+1,574 mi
- 24/09/201427,453 mi+3,392 mi
- 07/12/201533,922 mi+6,469 mi
- 25/11/201640,488 mi+6,566 mi
- 15/11/201747,228 mi+6,740 mi
- 15/11/201747,228 mi
- 08/12/201858,645 mi+11,417 mi
- 08/12/201858,645 mi
- 23/11/201972,424 mi+13,779 mi
- 12/11/202082,221 mi+9,797 mi
- 12/11/202082,221 mi
- 14/12/202190,856 mi+8,635 mi
- 15/12/202190,856 mi
- 30/11/2022101,225 mi+10,369 mi
- 10/12/2022101,609 mi+384 mi
- 15/12/2023108,699 mi+7,090 mi
- 15/12/2023108,699 mi
- 16/10/2024119,102 mi+10,403 mi
- 26/09/2025128,632 mi+9,530 mi
Average of roughly 7,859 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
CF08 HWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (CF08 HWG) between August 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (CF08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as CF08HWG.
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
TRAFIC
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
TWINGO
RENAULT
SCENIC
RENAULT
TRAFIC
RENAULT
MASTER
RENAULT
MEGANE
RENAULT
GRAND MODUS
RENAULT
MEGANE
RENAULT
TRAFIC
RENAULT
TRAFIC
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.