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V754 GLM

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV754 GLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

both sill panels have slight damage

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE ( MD=3003 TD= 5mm )SHOWING AGE DETERIORATION

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,345 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' T HLDR (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE ( MD=3003 TD= 5mm )SHOWING AGE DETERIORATION

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,257 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust.

Cut in offside rear tyre outer wall.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

rear beam axle bushes poor condition

wiper blades poor

Fail 11 Mar 2013 68,139 miles

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

rear beam axle bushes poor condition

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,853 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 66,853 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,478 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

Damage to both sills

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Oil leak from engine area

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,276 miles

Cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,129 miles

Airbag light on.

Cut in offside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,497 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 52,193 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,641 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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V754 GLM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V754 GLM, 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 V754 GLM registered?

V754 GLM is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V754 GLM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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