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V714 DAA

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,688 mi
Last recorded101,688 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,688 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 101,688 miles

Emissions not tested run out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,790 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 89,790 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,037 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,011 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2009 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,173 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 28 Jan 2008 55,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,580 miles

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

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)

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

front no. plate cracked through fixing

Pass 11 Feb 2006 35,478 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD AREA NEAR TO LIMIT.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACES UNEVEN AND DISCS WORN TO LIMIT.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL IN ONE AREA TO LIMIT.

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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V714 DAA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V714 DAA, 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 V714 DAA registered?

V714 DAA is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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