2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · PJ57 OSV
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 62,495 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ57 OSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2025
- 62,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PJ57 OSV Mileage History
- 26/01/202354,290 mi
- 27/01/202354,290 mi
- 22/02/202458,180 mi+3,890 mi
- 22/02/202458,190 mi+10 mi
- 08/04/202562,495 mi+4,305 mi
Average of roughly 3,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ57 OSV 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 (PJ57 OSV) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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