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V186 DNG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,685 mi
Last recorded133,685 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 DNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 133,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 133,094 miles

discs rusty

n/s cv boot perished and leaking

n/s sill damage

slight play n/s rack arm

tyres cracking

under side rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,137 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,470 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 131,470 miles

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 131,470 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,470 miles

discs rusty , been sat

Pass 11 Jun 2015 131,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 131,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 128,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 122,330 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 122,330 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre bracket deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2012 115,715 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,715 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,239 miles

o/s/r brake disc rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 108,239 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc rusted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both sides front inner brake discs rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,272 miles

advanced lift in both front strut mnts

front brake discs corroded on inner side

n/s front outer cv gaiter perished

screen cracked outside A zone or swept area

Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,055 miles

advanced lift in both top strut mnts

advanced rear brake imbalance

both front indicator bulbs faded

chip in screen

Pass 28 Jul 2007 57,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,505 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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V186 DNG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V186 DNG, 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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V186 DNG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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