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V197 MRO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,632 mi
Last recorded128,632 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 MRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,632 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,681 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,890 miles

os steering side rod ball joint excessive play

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,024 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

catalytic converter rattling

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 117,024 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

catalytic converter rattling

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,478 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lamp is on.

rear tyres low inner edges but raised tread.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lamp is on.

rear tyres low inner edges but raised tread.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,593 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and walls perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,593 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and walls perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,644 miles

offside rear tyre outer shoulder cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,936 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 44,936 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,514 miles

both front and rear pads low, advise replacement soon

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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V197 MRO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V197 MRO, 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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V197 MRO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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