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V294 UOT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,096 mi
Last recorded145,096 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 UOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 145,096 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 145,096 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,729 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 140,729 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front registration plate is damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2014 132,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,517 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre exhaust mount insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2013 119,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,565 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 113,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 104,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine manegment system light on

offside rear tyre deaflated

Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,179 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 68,933 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 56,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 47,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine malf light on †o/s/r brake caliper lever not returning to stop

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V294 UOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V294 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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What year was V294 UOT registered?

V294 UOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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