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V292 WBD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,187 mi
Last recorded97,187 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV292 WBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,187 miles

Rear slight binding on both rear wheels

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 97,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight binding on both rear wheels

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,492 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight side to side movement o/s hub area

Fail 11 Dec 2017 93,490 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight side to side movement o/s hub area

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

mainbeam switch stick`s some time`s

Fail 14 Dec 2016 87,946 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,619 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 82,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,860 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,859 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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,387 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)

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

engine management warning light is on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness gearbox area

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,206 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)

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

engine warning light stay`s on

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,182 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,149 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,678 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,411 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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V292 WBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V292 WBD, 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 V292 WBD registered?

V292 WBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V292 WBD safe to buy?

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