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V364 DBD

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,087 mi
Last recorded122,087 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV364 DBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,087 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s & n/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear inner sills covered with sealants unable to assess adequately

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,430 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,780 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 103,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,640 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,083 miles

airbag light on

engine light on

n/s & o/s front tyres worn edges, on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit, 1.6mm (205/55ZR16)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,411 miles

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

boot fully loaded

eng.light on

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

boot fully loaded

eng.light on

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,411 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth???

Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth???

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,439 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,428 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2005 37,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V364 DBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V364 DBD, 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 V364 DBD registered?

V364 DBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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