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R10 SVW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 89,334 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,252 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,322 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,102 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,537 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,740 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 41,740 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,658 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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R10 SVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R10 SVW, 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 R10 SVW registered?

R10 SVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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