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White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

L8 UYDMOT history

L8 UYD is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L8 UYD white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
132,137 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UYD was last recorded at 132,137 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,778 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
8,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,137 miles
  • 2025 – 129,778 miles
  • 2024 – 121,388 miles
  • 2023 – 112,667 miles
  • 2022 – 109,877 miles
  • 2021 – 102,565 miles
  • 2020 – 97,161 miles
  • 2019 – 92,443 miles
  • 2018 – 89,215 miles
  • 2017 – 78,653 miles
  • 2015 – 57,226 miles
  • 2014 – 40,470 miles
  • 2013 – 29,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,137 miles
    Test number
    980405161893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,137 miles (+2,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,137 miles
    Test number
    599030293875
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass129,778 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,778 miles
    Test number
    924764981242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,388 miles (+300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,388 miles
    Test number
    992071386614
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,088 miles (+8,421)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,088 miles
    Test number
    777592240975
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,667 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,667 miles
    Test number
    888930622321
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail112,667 miles (+2,790)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,667 miles
    Test number
    880106642485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,877 miles (+7,312)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,877 miles
    Test number
    597002664287
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass102,565 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,565 miles
    Test number
    146819056480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail102,556 miles (+5,395)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,556 miles
    Test number
    241675497755
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,161 miles (+4,718)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    466627662278
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass92,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,443 miles
    Test number
    119342866477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail92,443 miles (+3,228)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,443 miles
    Test number
    616090564232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass89,215 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    957957019323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    484784519790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail78,653 miles (+21,427)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    621941351187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,226 miles (+16,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    686569535210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass40,470 miles (+10,871)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    518814024229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,599 miles
    Test number
    225805223258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L8 UYD

Does L8 UYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UYD is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UYD?
The MOT on L8 UYD is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UYD done?
L8 UYD was recorded at 132,137 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 8,011 miles a year.
Has L8 UYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UYD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 UYD 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 UYD find?
L8 UYD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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