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V441 FDV

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,496 mi
Last recorded94,496 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV441 FDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,496 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top bearing worn but not excessively

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mcpherson strut top bearing worn but not excessively

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,726 miles

All four road springs corroded bot not excessively

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn but not considered excessive

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn but not considered excessive

Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,726 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four road springs corroded bot not excessively

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn but not considered excessive

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,553 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,639 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine lamp lit

rear brake discs rusty. osr binding slightly

tracking check

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,538 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all discs corroded

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

mil lamp on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 795,385 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

all discs corroded

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

mil lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,488 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,488 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,009 miles

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

number plates slightly deteriorated

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,322 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,768 miles

front no plate poor

Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,923 miles

SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF FRONT NO. PLATE

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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V441 FDV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V441 FDV, 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 V441 FDV registered?

V441 FDV is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V441 FDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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