2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SL08 JVY
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 101,101 miles. MOT valid until 06/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL08 JVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 101,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SL08 JVY Mileage History
- 02/08/202393,774 mi
- 02/08/202393,774 mi
- 09/07/202496,178 mi+2,404 mi
- 23/07/202598,755 mi+2,577 mi
- 17/07/2026101,101 mi+2,346 mi
Average of roughly 2,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 JVY 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 (SL08 JVY) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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