2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L Petrol · DX08 XYP
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 139,596 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1781cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DX08 XYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 139,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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DX08 XYP Mileage History
- 14/10/2021131,201 mi
- 15/10/2021131,204 mi+3 mi
- 13/07/2023136,783 mi+5,579 mi
- 24/07/2024138,427 mi+1,644 mi
- 25/07/2025139,596 mi+1,169 mi
Average of roughly 2,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX08 XYP 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 (DX08 XYP) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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