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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

V8 PCFMOT history

V8 PCF is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,423 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 PCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 PCF was last recorded at 139,423 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 9,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,339 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,084 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,423 miles
  • 2025 – 130,339 miles
  • 2024 – 120,686 miles
  • 2023 – 111,012 miles
  • 2022 – 105,952 miles
  • 2020 – 99,962 miles
  • 2018 – 98,721 miles
  • 2017 – 94,763 miles
  • 2016 – 88,269 miles
  • 2015 – 79,806 miles
  • 2014 – 74,336 miles
  • 2012 – 63,997 miles
  • 2011 – 54,768 miles
  • 2010 – 46,358 miles
  • 2008 – 38,349 miles
  • 2007 – 31,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,423 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wipers poor but clear adiquit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,423 miles (+9,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,423 miles
    Test number
    120790088911
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    868191357606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,339 miles (+9,653)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    930426421784
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    889581280263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,684 miles (+9,672)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,684 miles
    Test number
    420983724379
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass111,012 miles (+5,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,012 miles
    Test number
    583374832342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    399166342421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,952 miles (+5,990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    564326057116
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,962 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    645775205997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sills

  10. Fail99,961 miles (+1,240)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    809176860638
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sills

  11. Pass98,721 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,721 miles
    Test number
    658290463410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor but clear adiquit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroding

  12. Fail98,717 miles (+3,954)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    840230553590
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor but clear adiquit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroding

  13. Pass94,763 miles (+6,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,763 miles
    Test number
    458797842273
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

  14. Pass88,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    830137350969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,269 miles (+8,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    204409016008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass79,806 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,806 miles
    Test number
    254893281141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,827 miles (+4,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    265187225084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass74,336 miles (+10,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    989090014055
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass63,997 miles (+9,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    286762322400
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,768 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    816491321041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    810391420031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,358 miles (+8,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    503190720052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass38,349 miles (+6,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,349 miles
    Test number
    993071348336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass31,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,884 miles
    Test number
    273117847301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 PCF

Does V8 PCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 PCF is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 PCF?
The MOT on V8 PCF is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 PCF done?
V8 PCF was recorded at 139,423 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has V8 PCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 PCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 PCF 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 V8 PCF find?
V8 PCF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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