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P9 KTW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 KTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 97,908 miles

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

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

Front number plate becoming detached on the edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing along outer edge and sidewall

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 May 2018 97,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front number plate becoming detached on the edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing along outer edge and sidewall

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 May 2017 89,001 miles

all discs rusty

slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 May 2017 89,001 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all discs rusty

slight exhaust leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,063 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

minimal resistance in offside rear shock absorber

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,484 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,023 miles

front pads getting low

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner side wall small split starting and tread edges low

Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,541 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner side wall small split starting and tread edges low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,135 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,236 miles

front screen chipped

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Fail 2 Sep 2010 64,236 miles

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

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

front screen chipped

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,058 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,320 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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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P9 KTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P9 KTW, 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 P9 KTW registered?

P9 KTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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