2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FN58 SPU

The Volkswagen Beetle presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 19 December 2025 at 73,392 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the five-year record. The vehicle cleared its test one week after a failed attempt on 12 December 2025 at 73,294 miles that also showed no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical concern at that stage. Mileage sits low for an 18-year-old car at 73,392 recorded miles, averaging roughly 4,077 miles per year. The record shows gentle accumulation: 69,850 miles on 24 January 2023, rising to 70,989 by 20 December 2024, then 70,992 on 3 January 2025 and 73,392 by December 2025. Two failed tests in December 2024 and December 2025 carry no listed defects, suggesting the car was presented without fault but rejected on non-mechanical grounds or paperwork. Sparse entries mean the history offers limited insight into consumable wear cycles. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and low-use profile. Prolonged standing typical of low mileage can accelerate perished rubber components and surface corrosion on structural members despite clean MOT outcomes. Verify the reason for the two defect-free failures with DVSA or the selling garage before purchase. The absence of advisories does not exempt the Beetle from age-related degradation invisible to the test lane.