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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

C8 UGEMOT history

C8 UGE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 110,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,226 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 UGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 UGE was last recorded at 110,226 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,226 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,226 miles
  • 2025 – 104,728 miles
  • 2024 – 97,868 miles
  • 2023 – 93,201 miles
  • 2022 – 88,809 miles
  • 2021 – 84,502 miles
  • 2020 – 81,175 miles
  • 2019 – 78,147 miles
  • 2018 – 75,083 miles
  • 2017 – 71,710 miles
  • 2016 – 68,206 miles
  • 2015 – 64,889 miles
  • 2014 – 61,438 miles
  • 2013 – 58,194 miles
  • 2012 – 51,938 miles
  • 2011 – 41,524 miles
  • 2010 – 35,670 miles
  • 2009 – 25,920 miles
  • 2008 – 15,220 miles
  • 2007 – 14,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    591739423946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,226 miles (+5,498)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    345534729389
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,728 miles
    Test number
    371566516929
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,728 miles (+6,860)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,728 miles
    Test number
    980063296782
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    713325300196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,868 miles (+4,667)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    816154852626
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,201 miles (+4,392)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,201 miles
    Test number
    152419357797
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    418250161383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,809 miles (+4,307)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    568113288826
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,502 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    724166483148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail84,499 miles (+3,324)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    482287893106
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,175 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    515803392873
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail81,084 miles (+2,937)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    523206685737
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass78,147 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,147 miles
    Test number
    149586330832
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail78,146 miles (+3,063)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    967425933297
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass75,083 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,083 miles
    Test number
    648038579257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sticky

  17. Fail75,082 miles (+3,372)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    893300970351
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sticky

  18. Pass71,710 miles (+3,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,710 miles
    Test number
    632080179833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass68,206 miles (+3,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,206 miles
    Test number
    293572583024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  20. Pass64,889 miles (+3,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,889 miles
    Test number
    675860755001
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  21. Pass61,438 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,438 miles
    Test number
    706820354023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,194 miles (+6,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    846809533064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,938 miles (+10,414)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    869372932072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust silencer mounting adrift.

  24. Pass41,524 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,524 miles
    Test number
    226109141044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,523 miles (+5,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,523 miles
    Test number
    945548641000
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  26. Pass35,670 miles (+9,750)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    174016750089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,920 miles (+10,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    144419749087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,220 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,220 miles
    Test number
    570140768026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,857 miles
    Test number
    651610547269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 UGE

Does C8 UGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 UGE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 UGE?
The MOT on C8 UGE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 UGE done?
C8 UGE was recorded at 110,226 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
Has C8 UGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 UGE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 UGE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 UGE find?
C8 UGE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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