2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DY08 HPL
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 119,022 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
DY08 HPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 119,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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DY08 HPL Mileage History
- 27/06/2024113,707 mi
- 27/06/2024113,707 mi
- 20/06/2025116,170 mi+2,463 mi
- 20/06/2025116,170 mi
- 01/07/2026119,022 mi+2,852 mi
Average of roughly 2,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY08 HPL 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 (DY08 HPL) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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