2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · RW54 BUG
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 82,736 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RW54 BUG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2023
- 82,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RW54 BUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (RW54 BUG) between April 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2023 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close to cords on ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
RW54 BUG Mileage History
- 22/04/202275,016 mi
- 23/04/202275,024 mi+8 mi
- 28/03/202382,735 mi+7,711 mi
- 28/03/202382,736 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,289 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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