2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GD08 HFY
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/07/2008. Recorded mileage 101,330 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
GD08 HFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 101,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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GD08 HFY Mileage History
- 13/11/202398,473 mi
- 26/11/202499,171 mi+698 mi
- 26/02/2026101,300 mi+2,129 mi
- 10/04/2026101,325 mi+25 mi
- 16/04/2026101,330 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GD08 HFY 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 (GD08 HFY) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
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