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DRZ 3840

2008 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,265 mi
Last recorded213,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 3840
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle TDI
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 213,265 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 212,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 198,719 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 197,611 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 179,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,313 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 164,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 162,472 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 162,445 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 140,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 125,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 18,412 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle TDI?

Based on 1,669 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,283
Miles/Year
319
On UK Roads
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DRZ 3840 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRZ 3840 registered?

DRZ 3840 is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is DRZ 3840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 3840 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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