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V109 TAW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

216,895 mi
Last recorded216,895 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 TAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 216,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 216,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 214,423 miles

Front head light lenses misty

Nearside Front slight play bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Oct 2021 212,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 211,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 210,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 208,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 203,807 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 203,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 192,197 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 192,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 179,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 169,000 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 169,000 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 155,671 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 155,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 143,216 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 135,871 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 128,748 miles

rear No plate damaged osf nsf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 120,620 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 120,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 112,940 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 91,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in anti roll bar and bushes

Some play in front top mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2006 91,295 miles

Play in anti roll bar and bushes

Some play in front top mounts

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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V109 TAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V109 TAW, 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 V109 TAW registered?

V109 TAW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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