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V404 MGK

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

153,555 mi
Last recorded153,555 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 MGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 153,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Inner sil corroded

brake pedal has soft in operation but noted that it has new discs and pads all round

Fail 29 Jun 2016 153,555 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Inner sil corroded

brake pedal has soft in operation but noted that it has new discs and pads all round

Pass 2 Jul 2015 148,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front lower engine cover security

front number plate damaged

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

rear brke discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 144,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear brakes binding slightly

slight steering rack play

Fail 26 Jun 2014 144,188 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear brakes binding slightly

slight steering rack play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

left rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

right front brake disc slight distortion

right front inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 139,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

left rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

right front brake disc slight distortion

right front inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,458 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 125,458 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 125,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 117,377 miles

rear axle bushes worn

right front inner arch panel damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2010 117,377 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear axle bushes worn

right front inner arch panel damaged

stability warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,733 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 99,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside 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 10 Jan 2007 81,976 miles

footbrake travel

front hub/rack play

o/s/f indicator faded

Fail 10 Jan 2007 81,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

footbrake travel

front hub/rack play

o/s/f indicator faded

Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,023 miles

o/s front inner wing guard adrift and fouling on wheel /urgent attension advised

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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V404 MGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V404 MGK, 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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V404 MGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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