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V182 SBW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

103,056 mi
Last recorded103,056 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV182 SBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 102,812 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,924 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,923 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,376 miles

air bag light on

wiper blades split

Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,084 miles

AIR BAG warning light indicate fault in system.

Nearside centre outer sill slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre slight cuts on outer sidewall, do not reach to cords or ply.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 76,084 miles

AIR BAG warning light indicate fault in system.

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

Nearside centre outer sill slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre slight cuts on outer sidewall, do not reach to cords or ply.

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre outer side wall has slight tear.Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault in system.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 131,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 131,379 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 125,605 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 125,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 120,173 miles

slight play in offside rear subframe bush

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2008 120,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside rear subframe bush

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2007 114,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 107,931 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 107,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all brake discs are rusty

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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V182 SBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 V182 SBW, 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 V182 SBW registered?

V182 SBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V182 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V182 SBW shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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