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T27 HLM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,280 mi
Last recorded129,280 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 HLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,280 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 129,280 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 123,502 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 123,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,379 miles

Nearside Front steering arm ball joint slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2022 121,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 118,856 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 118,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,342 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 111,793 miles

coil springs corroded

suspension components corroded suspension arms etc

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,146 miles

front brake discs pitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 107,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,046 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,038 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,097 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,500 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 87,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,578 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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T27 HLM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T27 HLM, 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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T27 HLM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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