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V860 KAS

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 KAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,580 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse light lens cracked

Fail 25 May 2019 115,550 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,403 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 113,399 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,692 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 111,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 111,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 105,103 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 105,103 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 98,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 98,877 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,954 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 93,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 88,841 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 88,841 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 85,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 85,131 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2011 81,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2010 74,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 74,376 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 64,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 64,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,744 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)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2008 62,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

engine management light on

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,634 miles

surface corrosion on fuel tank straps.surface corrosion on all brake hose ferrules.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on fuel tank straps.surface corrosion on all brake hose ferrules.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,598 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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V860 KAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 V860 KAS, 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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V860 KAS is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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