2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FE08 RWN
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 134,213 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 RWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 134,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 RWN 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 (FE08 RWN) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 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: Suspension (10 issues), Steering (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
FE08 RWN Mileage History
- 22/11/2022124,727 mi
- 24/11/2022124,727 mi
- 05/12/2023129,553 mi+4,826 mi
- 05/12/2023129,553 mi
- 26/11/2024134,213 mi+4,660 mi
Average of roughly 4,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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