2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MT08 SEO
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/06/2008. Recorded mileage 79,265 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
MT08 SEO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 79,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MT08 SEO Mileage History
- 04/06/201118,367 mi
- 09/06/201118,641 mi+274 mi
- 11/06/201222,310 mi+3,669 mi
- 12/03/201323,398 mi+1,088 mi
- 10/03/201429,674 mi+6,276 mi
- 23/03/201535,575 mi+5,901 mi
- 18/03/201640,821 mi+5,246 mi
- 16/03/201746,527 mi+5,706 mi
- 20/03/201746,625 mi+98 mi
- 02/05/201747,232 mi+607 mi
- 24/04/201853,441 mi+6,209 mi
- 01/05/201958,123 mi+4,682 mi
- 07/07/202065,115 mi+6,992 mi
- 29/06/202167,028 mi+1,913 mi
- 01/07/202167,031 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/202268,824 mi+1,793 mi
- 05/07/202371,593 mi+2,769 mi
- 05/07/202371,593 mi
- 09/07/202474,467 mi+2,874 mi
- 09/07/202474,467 mi
- 30/06/202577,287 mi+2,820 mi
- 06/03/202679,263 mi+1,976 mi
- 11/03/202679,265 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,124 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
MT08 SEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (MT08 SEO) between June 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 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 (32 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MT08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MT08SEO.
CITROEN
C4
CITROEN
C1
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY