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V790 UOT

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 UOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,555 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

slight movement in offside and nearside front suspension tops

Fail 9 Jun 2015 80,555 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

slight movement in offside and nearside front suspension tops

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,940 miles

Oil leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,479 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 76,477 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

air bag light on

nearside rear outer sill damaged but no prtusion

Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

air bag light on

nearside rear outer sill damaged but no prtusion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,155 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,303 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 61,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,607 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,670 miles

cracking to n/s front rear tyre side walls

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 UOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V790 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V790 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V790 UOT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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