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V737 ELW

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,131 mi
Last recorded151,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 151,131 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

play in front top suspension mounts

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2021 151,126 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

play in front top suspension mounts

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 149,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 145,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 145,856 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 143,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion around both rear axle bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2016 143,526 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion around both rear axle bushes

Pass 8 May 2015 142,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2014 137,587 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

eng mil light on

Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2012 129,955 miles

engine management light on

n/s outer sill damaged

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 129,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 126,359 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 3 May 2011 126,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,453 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres light cracking nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

damage to body pannels around vehicle but no splits or sharpe edges

engine warning lamp on

fuel cap outer casing slightly deteriorated

offside rear registration plate lamp lens slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 26 Apr 2010 121,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres light cracking nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

damage to body pannels around vehicle but no splits or sharpe edges

engine warning lamp on

fuel cap outer casing slightly deteriorated

offside rear registration plate lamp lens slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 14 May 2009 116,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 108,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 102,904 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper corner

engine check warning lamp on

Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,201 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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V737 ELW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V737 ELW, 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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V737 ELW is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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