MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracking/splitting
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs corroded and piting
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs corroded and piting
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
drivers door drops when opened
heat shield above center section of exhaust insecure
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
drivers door drops when opened
engine managment light staying on
heat shield above center section of exhaust insecure
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust clamp around catalyst converter heavily corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
air filter box loose
exhaust clamp around catalyst converter heavily corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V305 ETY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 V305 ETY, 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 V305 ETY registered?
V305 ETY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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