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V721 KAG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,608 mi
Last recorded94,608 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 KAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 94,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 75,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre hevily worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

play in both front inner steering rack arms

Fail 2 May 2016 75,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre hevily worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

play in both front inner steering rack arms

Pass 5 May 2015 63,304 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 53,855 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,267 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,262 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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V721 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V721 KAG, 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 V721 KAG registered?

V721 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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