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V514 HEB

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 103,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,093 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,571 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r spring rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r spring rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,900 miles

centre exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,900 miles

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

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)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML light on

centre exhaust bracket cracked

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear will result in it becoming illegal and dangerous

Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear will result in it becoming illegal and dangerous

Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centure exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,264 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes rubbing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,233 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 56,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,173 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyre pressurs very low fronts bald on very edge,rears uneven and low on inside edge

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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V514 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V514 HEB, 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 V514 HEB registered?

V514 HEB is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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