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V386 KVN

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,033 mi
Last recorded109,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 KVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,033 miles

ENGINE FAULT TELL TALE ON, ADVISE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE FAULT TELL TALE ON, ADVISE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,124 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,098 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray broken

front inner brake pads look low

os mirror cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2013 94,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray broken

front inner brake pads look low

os mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine management warning light is on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 90,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine management warning light is on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,465 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 88,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,248 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jun 2010 81,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2009 72,218 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 67,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 62,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,276 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 49,295 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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V386 KVN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V386 KVN, 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 V386 KVN registered?

V386 KVN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V386 KVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V386 KVN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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