2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · KS08 AVY
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2008. Recorded mileage 145,237 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS08 AVY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2024
- 145,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS08 AVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (KS08 AVY) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti freeze leak (from around water pump area) (8.4.”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to low output and n/s not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lens need polishing (4.1.4 (a))”.
KS08 AVY Mileage History
- 01/08/2022134,813 mi
- 03/08/2023138,964 mi+4,151 mi
- 14/08/2023139,094 mi+130 mi
- 22/10/2024145,237 mi+6,143 mi
Average of roughly 4,682 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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