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V385 DNE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,467 mi
Last recorded124,467 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,467 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 124,454 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,402 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 117,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,285 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 May 2017 116,278 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 114,866 miles

Near side front tyre below limit on edge

Fail 28 May 2016 114,839 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Near side front tyre below limit on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 103,794 miles

Coolant leak on engine.

Drivers side front subframe damaged.

Drivers side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,794 miles

Boot does not secure fully on latch

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in O/S inner track rod arm ball joint

Fail 18 Jan 2013 74,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

Play in O/S inner track rod arm ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,962 miles

o/s diff.seal leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s diff.seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,160 miles

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

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 46,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,035 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,495 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,381 miles

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

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

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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V385 DNE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V385 DNE, 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 V385 DNE registered?

V385 DNE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V385 DNE safe to buy?

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