Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LT08 ABK

LT08 ABK

2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 106,536 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 06/03/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/06/2026)
Recorded Mileage
106,536 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/03/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/06/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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LT08 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 16/06/2026
  • 106,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 35 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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LT08 ABK Mileage History

  1. 06/03/202372,370 mi
  2. 07/03/202372,370 mi
  3. 07/03/202482,270 mi+9,900 mi
  4. 06/03/202593,458 mi+11,188 mi
  5. 16/06/2026106,536 mi+13,078 mi

Average of roughly 10,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LT08 ABK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 02:03
MOT Analysis

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 (LT08 ABK) between March 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Direction indicator likely to become detached front indicator in bumper also has sharp edge (4.4.1 (”; “Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached door mirror side repeater also sharp edge (4.4.1 (c) (ii))”.

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