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S999 GTH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,521 mi
Last recorded126,521 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 GTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 95,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 91,235 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 137,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,158 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,158 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,765 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear inner edges of tyres worn

Fail 10 Mar 2009 81,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear inner edges of tyres worn

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,912 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 70,414 miles

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded.

Middle exhaust box mounting bracket broken, system is still supported.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S999 GTH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S999 GTH, 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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What year was S999 GTH registered?

S999 GTH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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