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V141 DCT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 DCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front tyre just legal 1.6mm

Offside Rear tyre perishing

corrosion & grease on both rear brake pipes & rear of both main brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrals

lift in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2014 89,321 miles

off side rear tyre only just legal

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,359 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

wear offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,429 miles

air bag light on

fluctuation on front brakes

number plates

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre wear low

Pass 29 Oct 2011 81,005 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre perrished

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 28 Oct 2011 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre perrished

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,263 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Both rear brake disc's worn and pitted

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,263 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Both front brake disc's worn

Both rear brake disc's worn and pitted

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,083 miles

drivers seat belt case missing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,003 miles

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

O/S/F SEATBELT STALK COWEL MISSIMG

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,996 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F SEATBELT STALK COWEL MISSIMG

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

service warning light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2005 54,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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V141 DCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V141 DCT, 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 V141 DCT registered?

V141 DCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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