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HVX 827T

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,340 mi
Last recorded64,340 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 827T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,934 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,832 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury release lever very stiff (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner handle sticks and inner and outer stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner and outer handles stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both corroded light intensity starting to reduce on o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lenses faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both winders very stiff/siezed (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat deteriorating and fore aft adjuster stiff

stalling during warm up idle speed slightly low

Fail 1 Oct 2020 63,832 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury release lever very stiff (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner handle sticks and inner and outer stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner and outer handles stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both corroded light intensity starting to reduce on o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lenses faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very slow to retract (7.1.2 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both winders very stiff/siezed (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers seat deteriorating and fore aft adjuster stiff

stalling during warm up idle speed slightly low

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front optional extra light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door handle has stiff operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat belt retracts slowly

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

slight handbrake travel

water ingression into rear

Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% imbalance , limit 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front optional extra light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door handle has stiff operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat belt retracts slowly

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

slight handbrake travel

water ingression into rear

Pass 30 May 2018 63,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight tyre bulge present on tyre wall

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing play

Nearside Rear tyre wall and tread rubber cracking

Offside Front Inner slight tyre bulge present on tyre wall

Offside Front slight wheel bearing play

Offside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre wall and tread rubber cracking

exhaust very rusty and wearing thin.no leaks at present

Fail 30 May 2018 63,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight tyre bulge present on tyre wall

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing play

Nearside Rear tyre wall and tread rubber cracking

Offside Front Inner slight tyre bulge present on tyre wall

Offside Front slight wheel bearing play

Offside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre wall and tread rubber cracking

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust very rusty and wearing thin.no leaks at present

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,689 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low and cracking in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear tyre treads wearing low and cracking in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The handbrake is high.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,597 miles

The rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges and are cracking.

wipers.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,799 miles

The rear tyres are cracking.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,778 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,888 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 57,759 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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HVX 827T is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HVX 827T, 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.

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HVX 827T is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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