2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · HG57 YYX
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/01/2008. Recorded mileage 87,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1595cc
HG57 YYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 87,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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HG57 YYX Mileage History
- 07/07/202278,757 mi
- 18/08/202378,885 mi+128 mi
- 18/08/202378,885 mi
- 15/08/202487,545 mi+8,660 mi
- 16/08/202487,577 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 4,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG57 YYX 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 (HG57 YYX) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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