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Q698NVS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

1,883 mi
Last recorded1,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ698NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 1,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear wheel bearings, slight noise on rotation

drive belt deteriorated,, recommend replace

front brake binding slightly,, recommend check

Fail 30 Jun 2015 1,883 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear wheel bearings, slight noise on rotation

drive belt deteriorated,, recommend replace

Pass 21 Jun 2014 1,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside,, recommend check

Pass 20 Jun 2013 893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished slightly

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

Pass 17 May 2012 9,962 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2012 9,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,396 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2010 9,396 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 6,365 miles

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 71 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2007 71 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 831 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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Q698NVS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Q698NVS, 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 Q698NVS registered?

Q698NVS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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