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V119 MVO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,140 mi
Last recorded138,140 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV119 MVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 138,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play in osf nsf top strut mounts

Fail 8 Dec 2017 138,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play in osf nsf top strut mounts

Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 138,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Various under body corrosion.

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,601 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 134,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 132,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,828 miles

Coolant bottle cap was loose when presented for MOT.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge.

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar link rods.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 130,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant bottle cap was loose when presented for MOT.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge.

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 127,320 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 127,295 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 120,286 miles

Slight bind on offside rear brake.

Slight play in steering.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 113,340 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,694 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 82,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,264 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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V119 MVO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V119 MVO, 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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V119 MVO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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