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V790 HLK

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 HLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 127,624 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 16 Jan 2018 127,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,206 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 121,204 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,976 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 119,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 116,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tailbox supported by temporary mounts

Pass 5 Dec 2013 114,794 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cooling fans not working engine overheating warning light on

engine missfire at idle possible valve problem

Fail 21 Nov 2013 114,707 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cooling fans not working engine overheating warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 110,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 110,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2011 107,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 102,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 98,588 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has a different speed rating that the other tyres on the vehicle

rear tyres have small cuts in then that reach the cords but are not 20mm long

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 26 Jun 2009 98,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a different speed rating that the other tyres on the vehicle

rear tyres have small cuts in then that reach the cords but are not 20mm long

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2008 93,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,365 miles

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)

front fog lamp cowling and grill insecure

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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V790 HLK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V790 HLK, 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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V790 HLK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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