Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · VE08 LOJ

VE08 LOJ

2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/06/2008. Recorded mileage 100,470 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2008 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/01/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,470 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/01/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc

VE08 LOJ Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2023
  • 100,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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VE08 LOJ Mileage History

  1. 14/06/201121,873 mi
  2. 18/07/201232,649 mi+10,776 mi
  3. 03/12/201234,608 mi+1,959 mi
  4. 09/01/201335,053 mi+445 mi
  5. 30/12/201340,063 mi+5,010 mi
  6. 30/12/201340,063 mi
  7. 03/01/201546,374 mi+6,311 mi
  8. 04/01/201652,808 mi+6,434 mi
  9. 05/01/201760,839 mi+8,031 mi
  10. 05/01/201760,839 mi
  11. 11/01/201869,525 mi+8,686 mi
  12. 11/01/201971,284 mi+1,759 mi
  13. 20/01/202085,069 mi+13,785 mi
  14. 20/01/202085,069 mi
  15. 08/01/202190,404 mi+5,335 mi
  16. 08/01/202190,404 mi
  17. 25/01/202296,642 mi+6,238 mi
  18. 26/01/2023100,470 mi+3,828 mi

Average of roughly 6,764 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

VE08 LOJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 12:17
MOT Analysis

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

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (VE08 LOJ) between June 2011 and January 2023.

The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 26 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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