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HFW 436D

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,037 mi
Last recorded67,037 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 436D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 67,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,651 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,629 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

intermitant fault on headlight switch

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,731 miles

NSR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,728 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 54,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 54,756 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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HFW 436D is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFW 436D, 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 HFW 436D registered?

HFW 436D is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is HFW 436D safe to buy?

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