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P100 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,937 mi
Last recorded112,937 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,937 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,457 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,449 miles

Braking system leaking pipe split to servo (1.1.3 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,382 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 110,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 109,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,490 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,473 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,170 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system still adequately supported

Nearside windscreen wiper split

Offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight exhaust leak at centre join

Slight movement offside tierod inner joint

signs of coolant leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 101,167 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system still adequately supported

Nearside windscreen wiper split

Offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight exhaust leak at centre join

Slight movement offside tierod inner joint

signs of coolant leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 100,987 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

coolant leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front reg plate damaged

nsr brake binding slightly

play steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,743 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate damaged

nsr brake binding slightly

play steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,687 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight wear in near side steering arm

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,023 miles

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,181 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 71,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,697 miles

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,123 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,150 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 54,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P100 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P100 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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P100 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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