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V545 PBH

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,814 mi
Last recorded147,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 PBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 147,814 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 138,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 130,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 121,969 miles

air bag lamp on

engine management on

Fail 16 May 2012 121,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

engine management on

Pass 4 May 2011 112,810 miles

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

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

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 104,788 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 104,776 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 89,600 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 89,570 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)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,976 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,224 miles

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKES STICKING ON

Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 64,402 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 PBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PBH, 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 V545 PBH registered?

V545 PBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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