2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · PN58 VRG
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 177,953 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PN58 VRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 177,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PN58 VRG Mileage History
- 27/09/2023166,318 mi
- 21/10/2024171,587 mi+5,269 mi
- 23/10/2024171,587 mi
- 15/10/2025177,953 mi+6,366 mi
- 17/10/2025177,953 mi
Average of roughly 5,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN58 VRG 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 (PN58 VRG) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable outer sleeve (1.1.15 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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