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V390 KRX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,615 mi
Last recorded98,615 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 KRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 90,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,430 miles

Exhaust sleeve not expected to last

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 85,430 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust sleeve not expected to last

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16'' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,992 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,279 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 72,306 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,854 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 64,437 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 64,437 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,189 miles

Oil leak noted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,819 miles

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

Oil leak noted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,816 miles

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

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

Oil leak noted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,090 miles

Slight judder to offside front brake.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,956 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 54,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak from rear of engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 51,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,247 miles

rear coil springs badly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn/elongated/starting to knock

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,078 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,766 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 39,766 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

n/s/f very close to limit

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres JUST on legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,325 miles

centre exhaust mount broken/insecure

front indicator bulbs discoloured

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,085 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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V390 KRX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V390 KRX, 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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V390 KRX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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