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S9 AHP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,631 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 75,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,316 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has broken mountings

fuel tank straps corroded

warning light on dash

Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,316 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has broken mountings

fuel tank straps corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,586 miles

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

Front brake pipes swollen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 73,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front brake pipes swollen

Front brakes binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,682 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level stop light inoperative

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 13 Nov 2015 72,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level stop light inoperative

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,686 miles

all tyres close to limit

slight play in offside inner rack end

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,780 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,780 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,381 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 61,336 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,581 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,170 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,436 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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S9 AHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S9 AHP, 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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S9 AHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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