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2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MT08 SEO

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/03/2027
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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MT08 SEO Mileage History

  1. 04/06/201118,367 mi
  2. 09/06/201118,641 mi+274 mi
  3. 11/06/201222,310 mi+3,669 mi
  4. 12/03/201323,398 mi+1,088 mi
  5. 10/03/201429,674 mi+6,276 mi
  6. 23/03/201535,575 mi+5,901 mi
  7. 18/03/201640,821 mi+5,246 mi
  8. 16/03/201746,527 mi+5,706 mi
  9. 20/03/201746,625 mi+98 mi
  10. 02/05/201747,232 mi+607 mi
  11. 24/04/201853,441 mi+6,209 mi
  12. 01/05/201958,123 mi+4,682 mi
  13. 07/07/202065,115 mi+6,992 mi
  14. 29/06/202167,028 mi+1,913 mi
  15. 01/07/202167,031 mi+3 mi
  16. 04/07/202268,824 mi+1,793 mi
  17. 05/07/202371,593 mi+2,769 mi
  18. 05/07/202371,593 mi
  19. 09/07/202474,467 mi+2,874 mi
  20. 09/07/202474,467 mi
  21. 30/06/202577,287 mi+2,820 mi
  22. 06/03/202679,263 mi+1,976 mi
  23. 11/03/202679,265 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,124 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

MT08 SEO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 14:01
MOT Analysis

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))”.

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