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T20 VVV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,579 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres treads 2-3 mm

off side front seat belt webbing edge slightly frayed/ slightly slow to retract inoperation???

Fail 3 Feb 2014 127,579 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres treads 2-3 mm

off side front seat belt webbing edge slightly frayed/ slightly slow to retract inoperation???

Pass 5 Feb 2013 123,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front anti-roll bar mount bushes slightly worn

coolant water dirty

engine warning /check lamp stays on indicating fault in system???

footbrake pedal slightly soft inoperation???

off side front seat belt webbing edge fluffing slightly

rib drive belt slightly cracked

starter pinion slightly noisy inoperation??

Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,026 miles

1. some marking on screen 2.engine oil low 3.drivers seat belt some fluffing to straping 4.some movem ent on both front vertical links

rear number plate some deteriation

Fail 22 Feb 2012 121,026 miles

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

1. some marking on screen 2.engine oil low 3.drivers seat belt some fluffing to straping 4.some movem ent on both front vertical links

Pass 15 Feb 2011 112,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces edges slightly corroded

engine oil level low

off side front seat belt webbing edge slightly fluffing???

wires adrift engine sump area???

Fail 15 Feb 2011 112,136 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces edges slightly corroded

engine oil level low

off side front seat belt webbing edge slightly fluffing???

wires adrift engine sump area???

Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,341 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 110,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs surfaces edges slightly corroded

engine sump sender unit wiring/ terminal adrift???

near side front road wheel size incorrect

Pass 20 Feb 2009 101,294 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 101,293 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

1 needs service 2 front tyre treads on legal limit 3 oil level light under engine disconected 4en gine tray broken underneath.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,273 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under plastic tray/wing liners slightly insecure.

engine warning lamp stays on[check].????

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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T20 VVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T20 VVV, 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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T20 VVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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