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V115 MBY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,016 mi
Last recorded66,016 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 66,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 65,057 miles

Mil on

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 62,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,232 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 62,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,662 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,644 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,524 miles

engine managment light is on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,484 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,421 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,321 miles

O/s/r brake slightly binding.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r brake slightly binding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,518 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,322 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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V115 MBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V115 MBY, 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 V115 MBY registered?

V115 MBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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