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2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · SJ58 MLL

SJ58 MLL

2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 48,514 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
48,514 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1390cc

SJ58 MLL Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
  • 48,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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SJ58 MLL Mileage History

  1. 30/08/201116,554 mi
  2. 29/08/201222,439 mi+5,885 mi
  3. 30/08/201325,924 mi+3,485 mi
  4. 30/08/201325,924 mi
  5. 27/08/201428,993 mi+3,069 mi
  6. 31/08/201531,566 mi+2,573 mi
  7. 31/08/201531,566 mi
  8. 01/09/201633,100 mi+1,534 mi
  9. 04/09/201735,594 mi+2,494 mi
  10. 03/09/201837,640 mi+2,046 mi
  11. 29/08/201939,419 mi+1,779 mi
  12. 27/08/202040,732 mi+1,313 mi
  13. 25/08/202142,014 mi+1,282 mi
  14. 25/08/202142,015 mi+1 mi
  15. 24/08/202243,737 mi+1,722 mi
  16. 28/08/202344,858 mi+1,121 mi
  17. 28/08/202344,858 mi
  18. 27/08/202445,743 mi+885 mi
  19. 25/08/202547,241 mi+1,498 mi
  20. 05/09/202547,254 mi+13 mi
  21. 01/09/202648,514 mi+1,260 mi

Average of roughly 2,130 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

SJ58 MLL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 21:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (SJ58 MLL) between August 2011 and September 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.

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