2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LM57 VOB
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 132,857 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2024
- 132,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VOB 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 (LM57 VOB) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM57 VOB Mileage History
- 26/04/2022115,605 mi
- 18/04/2023126,137 mi+10,532 mi
- 20/04/2023126,137 mi
- 29/04/2024132,845 mi+6,708 mi
- 14/05/2024132,857 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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