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V81 ELX

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,217 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 111,217 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,151 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,368 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,362 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 101,725 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Emissions fluctuating slightly

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)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,717 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Emissions fluctuating slightly

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,522 miles

near side front side light dim

traction control light flashs on/off on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2013 92,485 miles

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

near side front side light dim

traction control light flashs on/off on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,405 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

imbalance on rear service brakes 20%

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,259 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,249 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,291 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 68,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 60,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,496 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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V81 ELX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V81 ELX, 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 V81 ELX registered?

V81 ELX is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V81 ELX safe to buy?

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