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V279 KHG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,674 mi
Last recorded106,674 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 KHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,112 miles

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

offside door mirror casing missing

rear nearside handbrake performance low

Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,088 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside door mirror casing missing

rear nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,402 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 97,179 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front number plate cracked

high level brake light is deteriated will need further investigation

nearside rear tyre perrished

offide inner wheel arch insecure

offside door mirror damaged

passenger door window does not open may need further investigation

traction control warning light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perrished

offide inner wheel arch insecure

offside door mirror damaged

passenger door window does not open may need further investigation

traction control warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,248 miles

Offside front wing mirrow is deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2011 11,800 miles

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

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

Offside front wing mirrow is deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wiper slightly smearing the screen

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,937 miles

Nearside front wiper slightly smearing the screen

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,118 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 53,115 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,746 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,474 miles

both rear subframe bushes splitting

Fail 27 Mar 2006 34,522 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,522 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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V279 KHG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V279 KHG, 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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V279 KHG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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