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L8 GTC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 72,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,487 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,486 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,236 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 70,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,502 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 68,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,083 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,477 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,996 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 36,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,118 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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L8 GTC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 GTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 GTC registered?

L8 GTC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is L8 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 GTC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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