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V744 EAY

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,025 mi
Last recorded162,025 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 162,025 miles

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

Nearside front brake pad wire loose

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rougness in steering

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 161,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front brake pad wire loose

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,877 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 144,877 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 124,660 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r tyre has screw in outer tread band, possible slow puncture. (marked)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2011 116,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,713 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 109,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,775 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT AND OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT AND OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

engine managment light illuminated

front number plate cracked across characters

runnin poor/misfire

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,990 miles

ADVISE STRONG FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN AND PITTED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO WEAR INDICATOR RECOMMEND INSTANT REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

engine management light illuminated

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes noisey require inspection/repair

running poor

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,859 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 39,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,827 miles

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)

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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V744 EAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V744 EAY, 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 V744 EAY registered?

V744 EAY is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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