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V545 HAE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 HAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 48,528 miles

bonnet release handle broken but still able to open bonnet

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,010 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured by staple

engine undertray slightly insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2019 46,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill punctured. not an original design feature (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre punctured by staple

engine undertray slightly insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,903 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,692 miles

Centre exhaust flange starting to corrode

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded starting to (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion starting to (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded starting to (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 37,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,962 miles

Car presented with: o/s/f tyre with 0.5bar pressure. n/s/f tyre 0.9 bar. Engine oil level only just over minimum.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 34,460 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,408 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,450 miles

number plates deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,300 miles

number plates starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre worn in inner edge.205/55r16 91w

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,124 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,847 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,367 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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V545 HAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V545 HAE, 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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V545 HAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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