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S8 UGX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,311 mi
Last recorded85,311 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,311 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 85,305 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,351 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,342 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Both outer sills rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,255 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both sills corroded

movement in n/s/f steering arm

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,657 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Not illuminating on dash (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure Clip missing, grease leaking (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod arm has play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 51,661 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 47,508 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,303 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2013 43,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2013 43,286 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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 May 2012 39,052 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 39,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,268 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,052 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2005 16,644 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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S8 UGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S8 UGX, 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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S8 UGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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