MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust heat shield loose
General underbody condition corroded
N/S/R coil spring rusty
O/S/F and N/S/F inner sills crushed
Oil leaks from gearbox and sump areas
Play in N/S/F track rod end
Powersteering pipes corroded
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
engine management light on
nearside tyre inner side wall cut no cord showing
offside front wheel arch loose
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Airbag light on dash
Airbag missing on steering wheel
N/S/F and O/S/F inner sills corroded not weak or hold
N/S/R coil spring badly corroded
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/F wheel liner insecure
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Oil leak from gearbox area
Oil leak from sump plug
Powersteering pipes corroded
Radiator insecure on N/S/F
Bonnet not secure
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight play in steering rack at nearside
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight play in steering rack at nearside
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V429 DTN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 V429 DTN, 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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V429 DTN is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2000.
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