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R11 SVW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 167,061 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 163,452 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 163,452 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 159,261 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 159,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 156,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 156,233 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 153,662 miles

Damage to nearside front sub frame

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2015 153,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding BOTH REAR (3.7.B.1)

Damage to nearside front sub frame

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2014 149,872 miles

offside rear brake binding

rear axle suspension mountings deteriorated

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked,nearside rear close to legal minimum

Fail 6 Oct 2014 149,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear brake binding

rear axle suspension mountings deteriorated

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked,nearside rear close to legal minimum

Pass 4 Oct 2013 146,664 miles

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition, perished and cracked on outer edges

Offside rear tyre in poor condition, perished and cracked around outer edges

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 146,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre in very poor condition,sidewall perished and cracked

rear axle mountings,rubber deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 146,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is cracked but not exposing cords

Fail 24 May 2013 146,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 3 May 2012 145,270 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 137,080 miles

interior mirror not fitted

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 May 2011 137,080 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

interior mirror not fitted

o/s/f worn on inside edge

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 118,581 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 29 Feb 2008 106,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 106,799 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 91,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,489 miles

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

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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R11 SVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R11 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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R11 SVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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