2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · KP08 DPE
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,113 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP08 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 129,113 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.
KP08 DPE 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 (KP08 DPE) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KP08 DPE Mileage History
- 14/11/2023123,386 mi
- 21/11/2024127,304 mi+3,918 mi
- 22/11/2024127,304 mi
- 10/11/2025129,099 mi+1,795 mi
- 11/11/2025129,113 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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