2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LA08 TVW
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 62,076 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA08 TVW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 62,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA08 TVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (LA08 TVW) between January 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LA08 TVW Mileage History
- 13/01/20129,539 mi
- 19/01/20129,544 mi+5 mi
- 25/01/201313,911 mi+4,367 mi
- 24/01/201419,196 mi+5,285 mi
- 26/01/201525,030 mi+5,834 mi
- 12/02/201525,048 mi+18 mi
- 20/02/201525,069 mi+21 mi
- 02/03/201634,810 mi+9,741 mi
- 03/03/201741,417 mi+6,607 mi
- 12/03/201842,880 mi+1,463 mi
- 11/03/201945,530 mi+2,650 mi
- 21/02/202049,196 mi+3,666 mi
- 09/03/202153,026 mi+3,830 mi
- 23/02/202253,812 mi+786 mi
- 09/03/202355,421 mi+1,609 mi
- 10/03/202355,431 mi+10 mi
- 08/03/202456,947 mi+1,516 mi
- 06/02/202558,210 mi+1,263 mi
- 28/01/202662,062 mi+3,852 mi
- 02/02/202662,076 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,738 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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