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V353 HHL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,619 mi
Last recorded141,619 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 HHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 141,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 134,535 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 134,319 miles

Emissions not tested full cat test not carried out due to excessive emissions blocking emissions machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,673 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust middle section heatsheild insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2017 126,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust middle section heatsheild insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside wing mirror cover damaged

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2016 117,801 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside wing mirror cover damaged

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,011 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s steering rack slighty damp

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,011 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s steering rack slighty damp

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 101,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 66,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,177 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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V353 HHL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 V353 HHL, 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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V353 HHL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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