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P8 UGX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 82,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 80,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

brake pipes starting to swell under plastic coating

outer sill damaged

rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 22 May 2020 80,216 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

brake pipes starting to swell under plastic coating

outer sill damaged

rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 18 May 2019 78,066 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 78,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 72,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads but not deep enough to reach cords

exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,566 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front cv boot deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,554 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

offside front cv boot deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,166 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pads warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre cracking in between tread

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre cracking in between tread

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

different track rod ends fitted on front

Pass 25 May 2010 29,819 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside front track rod end

some oil loss

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,316 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,934 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 19,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,886 miles

front number plate slighty damaged

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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P8 UGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P8 UGX, 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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What year was P8 UGX registered?

P8 UGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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