VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE L8UGV has 27 MOTs

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This 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 168,769 miles 5 months ago on Monday 9th March 2026 at 10:15.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 15th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

L8UGV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH MARCH 2027168,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202515TH MARCH 2026167,810 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202415TH MARCH 2025161,509 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 202315TH MARCH 2024155,357 MI
FAILED15TH MARCH 2023155,355 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202215TH MARCH 2023149,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH MARCH 2022149,736 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202131ST JANUARY 2022143,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2021143,932 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202031ST JANUARY 2021141,222 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2020141,195 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201931ST JANUARY 2020138,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201831ST JANUARY 2019136,508 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Flexable (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201731ST JANUARY 2018133,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED30TH JANUARY 2017133,355 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) And Nearside Steering Rack Ends (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201616TH MARCH 2017125,796 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED29TH FEBRUARY 2016125,796 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working Both (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Headlamp Aim Too Low Both (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint Both (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201516TH MARCH 2016116,598 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Both Inner Steering Rack Ends
PASSED10TH MARCH 20149TH MARCH 2015101,082 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED10TH MARCH 2014101,082 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED9TH MARCH 20138TH MARCH 201480,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201218TH APRIL 201360,172 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 201118TH APRIL 201241,559 MI
FAILED25TH MARCH 201016,080 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Wear Low
PASSED25TH MARCH 201024TH MARCH 201116,080 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Wear Low
PASSED11TH MARCH 200910TH MARCH 201015,835 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 200726TH MARCH 200814,894 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L8UGV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

L8UGV MOT Comments

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L8UGV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 168,769 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,491 miles

L8UGV FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration L8UGV was manufactured on Friday 10th March 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 168,769 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,491 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L8UGV has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 36 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does L8UGV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 L8UGV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L8UGV Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 L8UGV does have Tax. Read more

When does L8UGV Tax expire?

The current Tax for L8UGV will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L8UGV MOT expire?

The current MOT for L8UGV will expire in 7 months on Monday 15th March 2027. Read more

When did L8UGV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L8UGV was on Monday 9th March 2026 at 10:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L8UGV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for L8UGV we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L8UGV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for L8UGV we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L8UGV?

L8UGV is registered as a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has L8UGV done?

The odometer reading for L8UGV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 168,769 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,491 miles per year. Read more

How old is L8UGV?

The vehicle L8UGV was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 10th March 2000. Read more

What colour is L8UGV?

The official colour of L8UGV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does L8UGV have?

L8UGV has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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