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V193 MGO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,089 mi
Last recorded51,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV193 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,535 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,535 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm insecure n/s/f/lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,421 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 41,644 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,644 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 40,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,951 miles

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

both o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc rusty..

Fail 8 Feb 2012 37,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc rusty..

Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,772 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,544 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 28,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 22,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,283 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 18,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,605 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 16,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,385 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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V193 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V193 MGO, 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 V193 MGO registered?

V193 MGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V193 MGO safe to buy?

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