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M80 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 98,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 94,083 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 94,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,934 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,388 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,903 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,903 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,238 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,896 miles

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

small dent in the offside outer sill

Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,387 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 17,422 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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M80 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M80 BUG, 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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M80 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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