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V503 HHE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,018 mi
Last recorded156,018 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 HHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 156,018 miles

all suspension components corroded

offside front suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 154,045 miles

offside inner rack end ball joint has slight play

offside rear brakes slow to operate

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Fail 10 Aug 2017 154,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside inner rack end ball joint has slight play

offside rear brakes slow to operate

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,885 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2016 145,875 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2015 138,008 miles

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

slight condensation in nearside headlight

Fail 4 Aug 2015 137,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 130,529 miles

front disc poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/rear tyre close to limit

o/s/.rear wheel steel

o/s/front tyre close to limit bold inside

very front section of o/s/sill corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 130,526 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front disc poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/rear tyre close to limit

o/s/.rear wheel steel

o/s/front tyre close to limit bold inside

very front section of o/s/sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,894 miles

brake pipes corroded to rear hoses

n/s/front headlamp condensated

n/s/front tyre bold inside

n/s/rear coil spring corroded

outer sills poor

Fail 10 Jul 2013 122,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded to rear hoses

n/s/front headlamp condensated

n/s/front tyre bold inside

n/s/rear coil spring corroded

outer sills poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,469 miles

both rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,748 miles

both sills in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2011 108,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both sills in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,841 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 102,840 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,283 miles

both top strut mounts have some play

center exhaust mount is broken but supporting

n/s/f lower arm wishbone bush starting to split

Fail 3 Dec 2009 100,282 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front struts have some lift at the top mounts - boarderline pass

center exhaust bracket is supporting the exhaust but is not attatched to it and may knock

emmisions very close to limit - management light is on

n/s headlight aim on bottom limit

o/s/r brake disc is corroded but not to excess and performance is good

Pass 11 Feb 2009 97,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 85,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 50,469 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 50,469 miles

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)

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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V503 HHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V503 HHE, 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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V503 HHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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