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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

C8 WEGMOT history

C8 WEG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,645 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WEG was last recorded at 85,645 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,514 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,131 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,645 miles
  • 2024 – 83,514 miles
  • 2023 – 82,289 miles
  • 2022 – 80,171 miles
  • 2021 – 78,993 miles
  • 2020 – 78,085 miles
  • 2019 – 75,021 miles
  • 2018 – 72,182 miles
  • 2017 – 69,795 miles
  • 2016 – 67,229 miles
  • 2015 – 65,069 miles
  • 2014 – 62,425 miles
  • 2013 – 60,646 miles
  • 2012 – 56,161 miles
  • 2011 – 50,891 miles
  • 2010 – 45,423 miles
  • 2009 – 34,918 miles
  • 2008 – 25,118 miles
  • 2007 – 18,023 miles
  • 2006 – 15,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,645 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv-boot suspected small pin hole in boot.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode in places (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,645 miles (+2,131)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,645 miles
    Test number
    352426464701
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv-boot suspected small pin hole in boot.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode in places (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    554728604191
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake reading low
    • AdvisoryOuter coating of rear steel brake pipes starting to swell

  3. Fail83,511 miles (+1,222)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    253924254219
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake lever off its stop
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake reading low
    • AdvisoryOuter coating of rear steel brake pipes starting to swell

  4. Pass82,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,289 miles
    Test number
    527253909239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,289 miles (+2,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,289 miles
    Test number
    586675638297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass80,171 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,171 miles
    Test number
    168220633386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,993 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    970914722102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,085 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    359196173903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,021 miles (+2,839)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    700396135008
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,182 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,182 miles
    Test number
    660078289686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,795 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    425674446598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,229 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    157486294695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,069 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    736764915132
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass62,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    765469814194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,425 miles (+1,779)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    888299514149
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    358200043333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,646 miles (+4,485)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    166620843301
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass56,161 miles (+5,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,161 miles
    Test number
    765454032369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,891 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    239833831349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,423 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    421873920347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,283 miles (+10,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,283 miles
    Test number
    393449610377
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass34,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,918 miles
    Test number
    423631639494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,916 miles (+9,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    532191039342
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass25,118 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    194944148318
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail24,998 miles (+6,975)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,998 miles
    Test number
    230678438355
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass18,023 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,023 miles
    Test number
    534394947316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,105 miles
    Test number
    513607146380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WEG

Does C8 WEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WEG is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 WEG?
The MOT on C8 WEG is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WEG done?
C8 WEG was recorded at 85,645 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has C8 WEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WEG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 WEG 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 WEG find?
C8 WEG passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished; offside front outer cv-boot suspected small pin hole in boot., and 1 more.

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