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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

Y8 UUGMOT history

Y8 UUG is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
105,386 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 UUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y8 UUG was last recorded at 105,386 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2018: 75,441 miles, lower than 75,537 miles on 13 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,809 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,577 miles
Average per year
4,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,386 miles
  • 2025 – 103,809 miles
  • 2024 – 101,445 miles
  • 2023 – 99,358 miles
  • 2022 – 94,974 miles
  • 2021 – 86,941 miles
  • 2019 – 81,701 miles
  • 2018 – 75,441 miles
  • 2017 – 68,772 miles
  • 2016 – 60,985 miles
  • 2015 – 55,643 miles
  • 2014 – 48,104 miles
  • 2013 – 43,969 miles
  • 2012 – 39,597 miles
  • 2011 – 35,121 miles
  • 2010 – 30,424 miles
  • 2008 – 22,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,386 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to inner sills chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to inner sills chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to open petrol flap

What MOT failures 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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,386 miles (+1,577)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,386 miles
    Test number
    955453943836
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to inner sills chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to inner sills chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open petrol flap

  2. Pass103,809 miles (+2,364)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    194229628573
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,445 miles (+2,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    254142824237
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Upper limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,358 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,358 miles
    Test number
    127185266244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,349 miles (+4,375)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,349 miles
    Test number
    424090191156
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, under returned edge. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,974 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,974 miles
    Test number
    801022026991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail94,970 miles (+8,029)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,970 miles
    Test number
    930844027409
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass86,941 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    843175677231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,939 miles (+5,238)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    497571650657
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure lens (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass81,701 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    311853268579
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail81,697 miles (+6,256)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    190675948397
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass75,441 miles (-96)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,441 miles
    Test number
    656320679815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,537 miles (+6,765)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,537 miles
    Test number
    468718955755
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass68,772 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,772 miles
    Test number
    904130088533
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail68,767 miles (+7,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    575535462028
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,985 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    384754134687
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail60,984 miles (+5,341)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    450775983109
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass55,643 miles (+7,539)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    371969667732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    938776974062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,104 miles (+4,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    765716274038
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass43,969 miles (+4,372)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    147170663078
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres in poor condition

  22. Pass39,597 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,597 miles
    Test number
    265069252034
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  23. Fail39,597 miles (+4,476)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,597 miles
    Test number
    497329052092
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  24. Pass35,121 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    127876241479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,424 miles
    Test number
    123717540073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,424 miles (+7,449)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,424 miles
    Test number
    593747340064
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass22,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    534625848272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 UUG

Does Y8 UUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 UUG expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 UUG?
The MOT on Y8 UUG expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 UUG done?
Y8 UUG was recorded at 105,386 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
Has Y8 UUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 UUG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 UUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 UUG find?
Y8 UUG failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour; nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 11 more.

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