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V69 UWL

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,321 mi
Last recorded62,321 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 62,321 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has no clip on small end

Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,235 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,234 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,883 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 58,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,942 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,287 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,194 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,983 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,032 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)

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

anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

centre exhaust box bracket broken[ still supporting exhaust system]

rear axle bushes split

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,843 miles

Slight trace of engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,997 miles

play in front strut top mounts when suspension hangs freely!

screen chipped in "zone A" to max" 10mm. †both front tyres 3.0mm, but worn out around inner edges! †nearside front tyre tread cut almost to chords! †

Pass 28 Nov 2005 30,156 miles

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

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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V69 UWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V69 UWL, 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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V69 UWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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