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V827 HLK

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 HLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,624 miles

N/S front tyre wearing edges and perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S and N/S front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

O/S front tyre wearing edges and starting to perish

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2019 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

N/S front tyre wearing edges and perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S and N/S front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

O/S front tyre wearing edges and starting to perish

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2018 126,050 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

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

Oil leak ()

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2018 126,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

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

Oil leak ()

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,124 miles

small oil leak,small cracks in front brake hoses

Fail 21 Apr 2017 121,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small oil leak,small cracks in front brake hoses

Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,012 miles

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

rear discs corroded lightly

Fail 14 Apr 2016 119,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s ando/s (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

rear discs corroded lightly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,204 miles

slight play in n/s rack end, no plates starting to deteriorate, small damage to screen out side zone a, bushes starting to wear with being sat up

Pass 10 May 2013 114,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 114,091 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 109,076 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,076 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,540 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 75,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 68,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,861 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,757 miles

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

both outer sill panels damaged

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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V827 HLK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 V827 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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What year was V827 HLK registered?

V827 HLK is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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