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V234 KEO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,724 mi
Last recorded109,724 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 KEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 109,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 107,401 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine Cover Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Behind Headlight (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Distorted

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake Has Slight Bind Unable To Fully Inspect Wheel Bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,910 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Spot light nearside front inoperative

Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Spot light nearside front inoperative

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,018 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 88,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,319 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,801 miles

ADVISE FRONT REG PLATE, FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 28 Jan 2009 73,798 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ADVISE FRONT REG PLATE, FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,225 miles

ADVISE FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE,N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,851 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,133 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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V234 KEO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V234 KEO, 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 V234 KEO registered?

V234 KEO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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