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S10 WCM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

12,715 mi
Last recorded12,715 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 WCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 12,715 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 12,707 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 12,249 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 12,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 12,014 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 12,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 10,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 10,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 21,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 20,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,687 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight movement in streeing joints

Fail 26 Oct 2017 20,687 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight movement in streeing joints

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 18,021 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 17,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 97,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 81,502 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 72,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,878 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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S10 WCM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S10 WCM, 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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S10 WCM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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