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V150 OBD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 OBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,268 miles

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

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

second hand strut fitted nsf

Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,834 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 111,834 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 96,524 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken.

deterioration to wiper blades.

oil leaks.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,713 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,616 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,586 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,647 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,722 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 43,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,700 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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V150 OBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V150 OBD, 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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V150 OBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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