2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FT57 HMF
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 64,582 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT57 HMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 64,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT57 HMF 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 (FT57 HMF) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FT57 HMF Mileage History
- 15/02/202459,594 mi
- 11/02/202562,330 mi+2,736 mi
- 11/02/202562,330 mi
- 23/02/202664,540 mi+2,210 mi
- 28/02/202664,582 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 2,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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