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TIW 1405

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,663 mi
Last recorded128,663 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 1405
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 128,663 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 127,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,542 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 121,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 113,669 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 113,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 101,264 miles

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

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

esp light on

front and rear number plates staeting to seperate

o/s/r brake binding on

various cuts in o/s/r tyre

varoius cuts in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2008 101,264 miles

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

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

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

esp light on

front and rear number plates staeting to seperate

o/s/r brake binding on

various cuts in o/s/r tyre

varoius cuts in n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2008 100,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

esp light on

front and rear number plates starting to seperate

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

various cuts in both rear tyres

various cuts in n/s/f tyre

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2007 88,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mounting broken

traction control light on

Pass 19 Oct 2007 88,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mounting broken

traction control light on

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,594 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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TIW 1405 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TIW 1405, 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 TIW 1405 registered?

TIW 1405 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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