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V293 UOT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,206 mi
Last recorded141,206 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 UOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 141,206 miles

Exhaust support detached but system still supported

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 129,010 miles

servo pipe deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2017 129,010 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

servo pipe deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,825 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear parking brake spool not fully returning on caliper but parking brake efficency ok

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,324 miles

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

nearside/offside tyres perished

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2015 121,324 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

nearside/offside tyres perished

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,195 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 31 May 2014 113,195 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 28 May 2013 103,869 miles

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)

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

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)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2013 103,869 miles

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)

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

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)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,853 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,673 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside outer sill damaged

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 86,662 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside outer sill damaged

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,212 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust system becomming corroded

front brake discs becomming badly worn

nearside front wishbone rear bush becomming worn

rear brake discs becomming worn

various P.A.S pipes/hoses becomming corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

engine management light illuminated on dash

exhaust system becomming corroded

front brake discs becomming badly worn

nearside front wishbone rear bush becomming worn

rear brake discs becomming worn

various P.A.S pipes/hoses becomming corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-tray insecure and damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 62,024 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2007 52,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 44,774 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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V293 UOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V293 UOT, 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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V293 UOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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