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S15 DPM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 DPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,557 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,142 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,680 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2016 89,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,567 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,887 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,091 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 77,091 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,072 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 77,044 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,396 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,575 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,360 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Fail 28 Aug 2009 56,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,276 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,675 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 45,629 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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S15 DPM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S15 DPM, 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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S15 DPM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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