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V808 KAF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 KAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 96,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc back plates are corroded n/s and o/s.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,276 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,276 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,756 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,756 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,042 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,751 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,751 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,401 miles

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

OIL LEAK GEAR BOX AREA

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

WATER IN OFFSIDE REAR LENS

engine maNMENT LIGHT ON AND TRACFION CONTROL

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,023 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 46,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,570 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 35,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,231 miles

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

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

n/s/f pad getting low

o/s/r pad getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,231 miles

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

n/s/f pad getting low

o/s/r pad getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,869 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,458 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2005 15,218 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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V808 KAF 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 65.2%.

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 V808 KAF, 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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V808 KAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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