2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · NH08 NKL
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 119,157 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NH08 NKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 119,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NH08 NKL Mileage History
- 04/01/2024103,800 mi
- 13/02/2025111,950 mi+8,150 mi
- 13/02/2025111,950 mi
- 05/05/2026118,933 mi+6,983 mi
- 11/05/2026119,157 mi+224 mi
Average of roughly 6,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NH08 NKL 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 (NH08 NKL) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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