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V427 OOH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,528 mi
Last recorded141,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 OOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 141,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 135,365 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,177 miles

E.M.Lamp indicating engine fault

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 134,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E.M.Lamp indicating engine fault

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine lamp on

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Jul 2015 132,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine lamp on

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,943 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 130,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,392 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 129,392 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 122,176 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 122,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,351 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 101,896 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 101,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on outside and inside edges

windscreen has slight smear mark not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on outside and inside edges

windscreen has slight smear mark not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 72,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,402 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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V427 OOH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V427 OOH, 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 V427 OOH registered?

V427 OOH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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