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V311 MKH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,745 mi
Last recorded153,745 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 MKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 153,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 151,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 151,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wheel tracking appears to be out

Fail 5 Jan 2013 141,490 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 141,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 133,934 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 133,933 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion centre exhaust mount

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,030 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 124,030 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 24 Jan 2009 114,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 114,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 105,434 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 105,434 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,491 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 96,441 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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V311 MKH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 V311 MKH, 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 V311 MKH registered?

V311 MKH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V311 MKH safe to buy?

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