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V686 NGF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,084 mi
Last recorded95,084 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 NGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 95,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded and weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has 1 bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

Pass 9 May 2018 94,383 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 91,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 91,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,391 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,848 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 83,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 78,201 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 72,313 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Cracks appearing on both sidewalls of nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 3 May 2011 68,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,037 miles

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

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

advise-long travel on service brake pedal

Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,986 miles

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

Nearside 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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V686 NGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V686 NGF, 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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V686 NGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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