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V512 LDE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 LDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs corroded

both sides front top mounts stiff / noisy

both sides sills slightly corroded

engine smokey on acceleration

general underbody corrosion

n/s sill appears repaired

rear axle bushes worn

steering / suspension has play

wipers smeary

Fail 15 Sep 2016 134,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs corroded

both sides front top mounts stiff / noisy

both sides sills slightly corroded

engine smokey on acceleration

general underbody corrosion

n/s sill appears repaired

rear axle bushes worn

steering / suspension has play

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Oct 2014 129,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

brake pads warning light on.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,891 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 120,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 116,518 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 109,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 109,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,277 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,810 miles

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

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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V512 LDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V512 LDE, 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 V512 LDE registered?

V512 LDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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