2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · YR08 VEV
2008 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 98,736 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YR08 VEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 98,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YR08 VEV Mileage History
- 05/04/202287,732 mi
- 13/04/202390,025 mi+2,293 mi
- 13/03/202493,041 mi+3,016 mi
- 13/03/202493,042 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/202698,736 mi+5,694 mi
Average of roughly 2,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR08 VEV 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 (YR08 VEV) between April 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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