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V484 PBA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,554 mi
Last recorded81,554 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 PBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,554 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,092 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn at the edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn at the edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn at the edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn at the edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,228 miles

Nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 69,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 69,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,061 miles

rear tyres worn & have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2012 45,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,242 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 40,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2010 36,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,574 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,940 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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V484 PBA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V484 PBA, 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 V484 PBA registered?

V484 PBA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V484 PBA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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