2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DV08 EGK
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 57,779 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DV08 EGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 57,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DV08 EGK Mileage History
- 22/04/202353,911 mi
- 06/04/202454,769 mi+858 mi
- 20/03/202556,254 mi+1,485 mi
- 23/02/202657,749 mi+1,495 mi
- 28/02/202657,779 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 1,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV08 EGK 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 (DV08 EGK) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
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