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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

L8 GTCMOT history

L8 GTC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,915 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GTC was last recorded at 72,915 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,487 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
2,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,915 miles
  • 2025 – 72,487 miles
  • 2024 – 71,845 miles
  • 2023 – 71,236 miles
  • 2022 – 70,493 miles
  • 2021 – 69,502 miles
  • 2020 – 68,247 miles
  • 2019 – 65,083 miles
  • 2018 – 61,959 miles
  • 2017 – 56,730 miles
  • 2016 – 51,896 miles
  • 2015 – 47,477 miles
  • 2014 – 45,390 miles
  • 2013 – 43,490 miles
  • 2012 – 41,343 miles
  • 2011 – 39,256 miles
  • 2010 – 36,996 miles
  • 2009 – 34,637 miles
  • 2008 – 32,107 miles
  • 2007 – 28,600 miles
  • 2006 – 26,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,915 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,915 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    817399311662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,487 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    150439664721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,486 miles (+641)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    617112754501
    • 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass71,845 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    807955713474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,236 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    481278738187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,493 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,493 miles
    Test number
    886122598063
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail70,491 miles (+989)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    421356343654
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass69,502 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    761478372346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    181267072613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail68,245 miles (+3,162)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,245 miles
    Test number
    790388291225
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass65,083 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    138663039229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    631324889161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,959 miles (+5,229)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    545685761241
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass56,730 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,730 miles
    Test number
    893830776519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,896 miles (+4,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    362983425321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass47,477 miles (+2,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    887133945048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass45,390 miles (+1,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    725281054024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,490 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,490 miles
    Test number
    865165943078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,343 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,343 miles
    Test number
    679124252055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,256 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,256 miles
    Test number
    795546841061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,996 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    111569140455
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail36,996 miles (+2,359)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    932119740075
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass34,637 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,637 miles
    Test number
    552697459068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,107 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    350594048031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,600 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    114733357008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,118 miles
    Test number
    462691056083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GTC

Does L8 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GTC is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GTC?
The MOT on L8 GTC is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GTC done?
L8 GTC was recorded at 72,915 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 2,343 miles a year.
Has L8 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GTC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GTC 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 L8 GTC find?
L8 GTC passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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