2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · PE08 PLX
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 149,677 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 PLX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2026
- 149,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (PE08 PLX) between December 2010 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PE08 PLX Mileage History
- 22/12/201040,739 mi
- 15/08/201145,376 mi+4,637 mi
- 15/08/201145,377 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/201251,321 mi+5,944 mi
- 19/08/201360,637 mi+9,316 mi
- 19/08/201360,637 mi
- 05/08/201469,315 mi+8,678 mi
- 05/08/201469,315 mi
- 21/04/201682,543 mi+13,228 mi
- 28/04/201682,544 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/201784,808 mi+2,264 mi
- 11/04/201887,351 mi+2,543 mi
- 01/05/201989,699 mi+2,348 mi
- 01/05/201989,699 mi
- 17/08/202090,602 mi+903 mi
- 06/08/2021102,711 mi+12,109 mi
- 12/08/2021102,718 mi+7 mi
- 29/09/2022107,962 mi+5,244 mi
- 30/09/2022107,963 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/2023115,624 mi+7,661 mi
- 19/09/2024122,867 mi+7,243 mi
- 26/09/2024122,959 mi+92 mi
- 16/10/2024123,291 mi+332 mi
- 11/10/2025136,395 mi+13,104 mi
- 10/10/2026149,410 mi+13,015 mi
- 17/10/2026149,677 mi+267 mi
Average of roughly 6,887 miles per year across 26 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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