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M55 CSW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,232 mi
Last recorded128,232 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 CSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 128,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front wiper blades smeary

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill cracked in paint and filler

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front wiper blades smeary

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill cracked in paint and filler

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust metal mount corroded and broken

weld repair covered in under seal at time of retest

Fail 13 Oct 2016 117,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust metal mount corroded and broken

Pass 17 Oct 2015 113,191 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bushes to debond

o/s/f outer cv boot has small split shaft end

Fail 17 Oct 2015 113,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f lower arm rear bushes to debond

o/s/f outer cv boot has small split shaft end

Fail 13 Oct 2014 108,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes begining to bind

Pass 13 Oct 2014 108,622 miles

rear brakes begining to bind

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,364 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,217 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 80,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,534 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 68,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 63,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,449 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

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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M55 CSW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M55 CSW, 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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M55 CSW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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