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T80 BUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,573 mi
Last recorded118,573 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,695 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,403 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,400 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,931 miles

abs fault lamp has been reset but it is likely to return due to the rust evident on the abs wheel

all brake ferrules are rusty and showing signs of age

all mechanicle components are heavily rusted

nearside rear tyre outer and inner sidewall marked

Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,931 miles

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

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

all brake ferrules are rusty and showing signs of age

nearside rear tyre outer and inner sidewall marked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,169 miles

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

slight roughness on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,714 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,134 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,134 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,019 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 29,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T80 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T80 BUG, 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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T80 BUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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