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Beige · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

K8 UGKMOT history

K8 UGK is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,621 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 UGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 UGK was last recorded at 99,621 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,780 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,841 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,621 miles
  • 2025 – 96,780 miles
  • 2024 – 94,536 miles
  • 2023 – 93,325 miles
  • 2022 – 89,578 miles
  • 2021 – 83,823 miles
  • 2020 – 79,949 miles
  • 2019 – 75,175 miles
  • 2017 – 67,328 miles
  • 2016 – 60,030 miles
  • 2015 – 55,306 miles
  • 2014 – 41,919 miles
  • 2013 – 30,928 miles
  • 2012 – 23,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,621 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,621 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    697041906727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    447279070417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,780 miles (+2,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    396758822004
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass94,536 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    475124565838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,534 miles (+1,209)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    527393157400
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,325 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    647805037552
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail93,325 miles (+3,747)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    106233112173
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass89,578 miles (+5,755)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    928186177210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass83,823 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    634864953765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner offside rear inner sill holed but not with in 30cm of a mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail83,824 miles (+3,875)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,824 miles
    Test number
    759109840289
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner offside rear inner sill holed but not with in 30cm of a mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass79,949 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    522887923705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail79,949 miles (+4,774)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    517722209258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass75,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    743030604809
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail75,175 miles (+7,847)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    838085251459
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass67,328 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    845694666912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,030 miles
    Test number
    630193970572
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail60,030 miles (+4,724)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,030 miles
    Test number
    728339466943
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,306 miles
    Test number
    130434765605
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail55,306 miles (+13,387)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,306 miles
    Test number
    872988703958
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,919 miles (+10,991)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    799411194296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,928 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,928 miles
    Test number
    349031293488
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is cracked
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSome leds out in center rear stop light

  22. Fail30,928 miles (+7,121)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,928 miles
    Test number
    608619883243
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is cracked
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSome leds out in center rear stop light

  23. Pass23,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,807 miles
    Test number
    347975282494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,807 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,807 miles
    Test number
    855105882246
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about K8 UGK

Does K8 UGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 UGK is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 UGK?
The MOT on K8 UGK is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 UGK done?
K8 UGK was recorded at 99,621 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has K8 UGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 UGK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 UGK 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 K8 UGK find?
K8 UGK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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