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V424 DBC

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 DBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 82,957 miles

engine oil level low

inner track arms slight play

nearside and offside outer sills distorted

nsr and osr coil springs corroded

oil leak

osf and nsf coil springs corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

serpentine belt deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 75,239 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 75,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,600 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside outer sill is damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,600 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,668 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 67,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 66,210 miles

Centre Front Upper Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,989 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,694 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 49,694 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 21 Apr 2008 46,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,964 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,964 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

both rear tyres worn stepped tread

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn.

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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V424 DBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 V424 DBC, 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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V424 DBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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