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V406 OKP

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,192 mi
Last recorded162,192 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 OKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2015 162,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

impact damage to fuel tank and lower under vehicle chassis rails

Pass 24 Jan 2014 155,256 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 155,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 147,795 miles

Both rear hub backplates corroded and breaking up.

Catalytic converter very slow to operate, only just passed test.

Engine management light on.

Front anti roll bar bushes badly worn.

Fuel filler flap not securing in position.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 147,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear hub backplates corroded and breaking up.

Catalytic converter very slow to operate, only just passed test.

ESP warning light on.

Engine management light on.

Front anti roll bar bushes badly worn.

Fuel filler flap not securing in position.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 137,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 137,246 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 132,235 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 127,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,752 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 121,752 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 114,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 105,260 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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V406 OKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V406 OKP, 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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V406 OKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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