2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LR08 OCL
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 80,456 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 OCL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 80,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 OCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (LR08 OCL) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LR08 OCL Mileage History
- 21/03/201117,871 mi
- 29/05/201221,992 mi+4,121 mi
- 14/06/201324,660 mi+2,668 mi
- 14/06/201324,660 mi
- 15/10/201427,239 mi+2,579 mi
- 02/11/201528,765 mi+1,526 mi
- 07/07/201629,521 mi+756 mi
- 10/07/201730,730 mi+1,209 mi
- 18/06/201832,501 mi+1,771 mi
- 17/07/201938,898 mi+6,397 mi
- 13/07/202043,212 mi+4,314 mi
- 14/07/202043,212 mi
- 30/06/202148,940 mi+5,728 mi
- 30/06/202148,940 mi
- 19/07/202254,102 mi+5,162 mi
- 08/08/202361,520 mi+7,418 mi
- 05/08/202467,540 mi+6,020 mi
- 08/08/202467,542 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/202573,308 mi+5,766 mi
- 04/08/202573,308 mi
- 28/07/202680,454 mi+7,146 mi
- 07/08/202680,456 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,069 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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