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V741 KUG

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,676 miles

Central exhaust mount broken, knocking on body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads very close to sensors

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

starter motor noisy

Fail 12 Apr 2019 129,675 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust mount broken, knocking on body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads very close to sensors

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

starter motor noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,828 miles

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,785 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,733 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Filler in offside front sill.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear possible bearing noise starting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 117,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,642 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 18 Aug 2015 112,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 23 Aug 2014 106,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 106,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 103,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 91,707 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 91,707 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,013 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 82,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,747 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,022 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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V741 KUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V741 KUG, 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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V741 KUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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