2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YM08 AEJ
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/08/2008. Recorded mileage 82,172 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
YM08 AEJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 82,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YM08 AEJ Mileage History
- 29/07/201110,478 mi
- 29/07/201110,478 mi
- 23/08/201110,564 mi+86 mi
- 05/01/201210,585 mi+21 mi
- 12/12/201224,919 mi+14,334 mi
- 02/01/201440,846 mi+15,927 mi
- 02/01/201440,846 mi
- 02/01/201553,340 mi+12,494 mi
- 07/04/201659,979 mi+6,639 mi
- 03/04/201763,572 mi+3,593 mi
- 08/03/201864,233 mi+661 mi
- 10/03/201864,233 mi
- 29/03/201966,825 mi+2,592 mi
- 30/03/202069,008 mi+2,183 mi
- 25/03/202171,126 mi+2,118 mi
- 04/04/202273,098 mi+1,972 mi
- 31/03/202374,720 mi+1,622 mi
- 03/04/202374,744 mi+24 mi
- 02/04/202477,402 mi+2,658 mi
- 24/03/202579,436 mi+2,034 mi
- 25/03/202579,436 mi
- 02/04/202682,137 mi+2,701 mi
- 08/04/202682,172 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 4,879 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YM08 AEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (YM08 AEJ) between July 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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