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S16 BTL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,767 mi
Last recorded78,767 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,767 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

wiper blade rubbers split at ends

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

wiper blade rubbers split at ends

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light is on

offside front tyre deteriorated.

traction control light is on

Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,551 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light is on.

high level brake light has been removed.

tcs light is on.

Fail 15 Oct 2011 62,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light is on.

high level brake light has been removed.

tcs light is on.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,595 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,850 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 24,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S16 BTL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S16 BTL, 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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S16 BTL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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